Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Zhang & L.S.Xu
Source:
gcc
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 19(3): 241 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119976
Common Names
- Eriocaulis Ligularia
- Eriocaulis Ligularia Hawkweed
- Eriocaulis Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
Description
Ligularia eriocaulis (also called Eriocaulon Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in moist woods, thickets, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Ligularia eriocaulis is a species of flowering plant native to China. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used as a salad green. It is also used as an herbal remedy for skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ligularia eriocaulis is yellow, with a single head of small flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligularia eriocaulis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Ligularia eriocaulis
Ligularia eriocaulis can be found in wet meadows and bogs in Europe and Asia.
Ligularia eriocaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligularia eriocaulis?
Ligularia eriocaulis
What is the common name of Ligularia eriocaulis?
Cotton Thimbleweed
What is the natural habitat of Ligularia eriocaulis?
Moist meadows, wet woods, and stream banks
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
Mingli Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Zhang' in the authors string.
Luo Shan Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.S.Xu' in the authors string.