Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneata
ID:
44306

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.W.Liu & T.N.Ho

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 38(3): 286 (2000) (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043635



Common Names

  • Ligularia Cuneata
  • Cuneata Ligularia
  • Ligularia Wedgeleaf


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Description

Ligularia cuneata (also called Wedge-leaved Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and streamsides. Its small, yellow daisy-like flowers are arranged in clusters. Its leaves are lanceolate and covered with soft hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia cuneata is a popular garden plant that is used as a ground cover or as a low hedge. It has attractive yellow flowers and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ligularia cuneata is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a tuft of white hairs at the tip of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia cuneata is an annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, which should be sown in the spring or early summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ligularia cuneata

Ligularia cuneata is native to China and can be found in the Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.

Ligularia cuneata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia cuneata?

Ligularia cuneata

What is the common name of Ligularia cuneata?

Cuneate Ligularia

Where is Ligularia cuneata found?

Ligularia cuneata is found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

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-142208: Based on the initial data import
Shang Wu Liu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Liu' in the authors string.
Ting Nung Ho (1938-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.N.Ho' in the authors string.