Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
59546

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. [Engler & Prantl] 4: 288. 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058875



Common Names

  • Ligularia glauca
  • Glauca Ligularia
  • Glaucous Ligularia


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Description

Ligularia glauca (also called Glaucous Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has small, yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia glauca is a popular ornamental plant that is used for landscaping and to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ligularia glauca is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia glauca is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated by division of the root ball or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C.

Where to Find Ligularia glauca

Ligularia glauca can be found in the moist forests of Central and South America.

Ligularia glauca FAQ

What type of plant is Ligularia glauca?

Ligularia glauca is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family.

What is the natural habitat of Ligularia glauca?

Ligularia glauca is native to the northern and central parts of Europe.

What are the characteristics of Ligularia glauca?

Ligularia glauca is a perennial herb with a single stem that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.

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-15979: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.