Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cymosa
ID:
7971

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) S.W.Liu

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Acta Biol. Plateau Sin. 7: 31 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007300



Common Names

  • Ligularia cymosa
  • Cymosa Ligularia
  • Cymose Ligularia


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Description

Ligularia cymosa (also called cymose ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of 0.3–0.6 m and has large, deeply lobed leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia cymosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ligularia cymosa has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia cymosa is an evergreen perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed. Divisions should be taken in early spring and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring and lightly covered with soil.

Where to Find Ligularia cymosa

Ligularia cymosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Ligularia cymosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia cymosa?

Ligularia cymosa

What is the common name of Ligularia cymosa?

Cymose Ligularia

What is the natural habitat of Ligularia cymosa?

Mesic to wet forests, swamps, and bogs

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-107053: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Shang Wu Liu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Liu' in the authors string.