Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Hara
Source:
gcc
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 1939, xv. 318
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062747
Common Names
- Dentata Ligularia
- Dentata Leopard Plant
- Dentata Ragwort
Description
Ligularia dentata (also called Cut-leaved Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Ligularia dentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ligularia dentata sub. sutchuensis (Franch.) I.D.Illar.
Ligularia dentata sub. dentata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ligularia dentata is yellow in color and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a single basal leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligularia dentata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring, and they should germinate within two weeks. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the plants should be divided every three to four years.
Where to Find Ligularia dentata
Ligularia dentata is native to Europe and Asia and is found in moist, shady areas. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in perennials.
Ligularia dentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligularia dentata?
Ligularia dentata
What type of plant is Ligularia dentata?
Ligularia dentata is a perennial herb
Where can Ligularia dentata be found?
Ligularia dentata can be found in Asia
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,