Ligularia biceps - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biceps
ID:
43932
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kitag.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 17: 239 (-241, figs.) (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043261
Common Names
- Two-horned Ligularia
- Two-horned Leopard Plant
- Two-horned Leopard's Bane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ligularia biceps (also called 'Ligularia', 'Leopard Plant' and 'Oriental Leopard Plant', among many other common names) is a perennial plant with large, heart-shaped leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is native to the Himalayas, China, Japan, and Korea and prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ligularia biceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ligularia biceps is a yellow-white daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black and have a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves that are hairy and spiny.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ligularia biceps is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Ligularia biceps
Ligularia biceps is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy. It can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Ligularia biceps FAQ
What type of plant is Ligularia biceps?
Ligularia biceps is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Ligularia biceps native to?
Ligularia biceps is native to the Caucasus region.
What is the growth habit of Ligularia biceps?
Ligularia biceps is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall.
Species in the Ligularia genus
Ligularia odontomanes, Ligularia fischeri, Ligularia yunnanensis, Ligularia xanthotricha, Ligularia alticola, Ligularia caloxantha, Ligularia veitchiana, Ligularia cremanthodioides, Ligularia cymosa, Ligularia parvifolia, Ligularia stenocephala, Ligularia nanchuanica, Ligularia ruficoma, Ligularia calthifolia, Ligularia altissima, Ligularia thomsonii, Ligularia discoidea, Ligularia changiana, Ligularia latihastata, Ligularia atkinsonii, Ligularia brassicoides, Ligularia oligonema, Ligularia botryodes, Ligularia macrodonta, Ligularia tongolensis, Ligularia duciformis, Ligularia platyglossa, Ligularia fargesii, Ligularia longihastata, Ligularia afghanica, Ligularia franchetiana, Ligularia yunnanensis, Ligularia arctica, Ligularia cymbulifera, Ligularia intermedia, Ligularia zhouquensis, Ligularia fangiana, Ligularia ianthochaeta, Ligularia japonica, Ligularia leveillei, Ligularia subspicata, Ligularia kanaitzensis, Ligularia myriocephala, Ligularia tsangchanensis, Ligularia latiligulata, Ligularia atroviolacea, Ligularia paradoxa, Ligularia knorringiana, Ligularia pubifolia, Ligularia lamarum,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-141843: Based on the initial data import
Masao Kitagawa (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitag.' in the authors string.