Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Winkl.) Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1135 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018965
Common Names
- Duciformis Ligularia
- Duciformis Daisy
- Duciformis Starburst
Description
Ligularia duciformis (also called Duciform Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of about 0.5 m and has yellow daisy-like flowers. It is found in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ligularia duciformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ligularia duciformis has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligularia duciformis is a perennial herb native to Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Ligularia duciformis
Ligularia duciformis is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along riverbanks.
Ligularia duciformis FAQ
What are the common names of Ligularia duciformis?
Oyster Plant, Leopard Plant
What is the optimal growing environment for Ligularia duciformis?
Ligularia duciformis prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the average size of Ligularia duciformis?
Ligularia duciformis typically grows to be about 12-24 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide.
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,