Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyathiceps
ID:
83984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 69(1): 135 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083313



Common Names

  • Ligularia
  • Leopard Plant
  • Oyster Plant


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Description

Ligularia cyathiceps (also called cup-shaped ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia cyathiceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ligularia cyathiceps has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia cyathiceps is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the rootstock or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Ligularia cyathiceps

Ligularia cyathiceps is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Ligularia cyathiceps FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Ligularia cyathiceps?

Ligularia cyathiceps prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).

How do you propagate Ligularia cyathiceps?

Ligularia cyathiceps can be propagated by seed or by division of established plants.

What pests and diseases affect Ligularia cyathiceps?

Ligularia cyathiceps is generally pest and disease free, but it can be susceptible to fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and root rot.

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,

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