Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chekiangensis
ID:
77997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. xxi. 53 (1947).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077326



Common Names

  • Ligularia chekiangensis
  • Ligularia
  • Chekiangensis


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Description

Ligularia chekiangensis (also called Chinese Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia chekiangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ligularia chekiangensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm, and its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a basal rosette of spoon-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia chekiangensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Ligularia chekiangensis

Ligularia chekiangensis is native to China. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas such as forests and mountain slopes.

Ligularia chekiangensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ligularia chekiangensis?

Ligularia chekiangensis is native to China, where it grows in moist, shady forests.

What is the optimal soil type for Ligularia chekiangensis?

Ligularia chekiangensis prefers moist, rich, well-drained soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.

How much sunlight does Ligularia chekiangensis need?

Ligularia chekiangensis prefers partial shade to full shade.

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-33956: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.