Status:
valid
Authors:
Chang
Source:
gcc
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. i. 321 (1951).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026097
Common Names
- Ianthochaeta Ligularia
- Ligularia Ianthochaeta
- Ianthochaeta Leopard Plant
Description
Ligularia ianthochaeta (also called 'Ianthochaeta Ligularia', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is commonly found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ligularia ianthochaeta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and sedative properties and is used to treat digestive problems, headaches, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ligularia ianthochaeta is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligularia ianthochaeta is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it is best to avoid soils that are too wet or too dry. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in late summer or early fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil.
Where to Find Ligularia ianthochaeta
Ligularia ianthochaeta can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe.
Ligularia ianthochaeta FAQ
What are the common names of Ligularia ianthochaeta?
Common names of Ligularia ianthochaeta include ianthochaete ligularia and ianthochaete false-heather.
What is the native range of Ligularia ianthochaeta?
Ligularia ianthochaeta is native to the Mediterranean region.
What type of habitat does Ligularia ianthochaeta prefer?
Ligularia ianthochaeta prefers dry, sunny habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.
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,