Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
27297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 390 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026626



Common Names

  • Ligularia japonica
  • Japanese Ligularia
  • Oyster Plant


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Description

Ligularia japonica (also called Japanese ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Japan and Korea. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellow-orange flower heads. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ligularia japonica var. scaberrima (Hayata) Ling

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ligularia japonica has bright yellow flowers with a black center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia japonica is a perennial plant that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Ligularia japonica

Ligularia japonica is native to Japan and can be found in the wild in the islands of Honshu and Kyushu.

Ligularia japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia japonica?

Ligularia japonica

What is the common name of Ligularia japonica?

Japanese Ligularia

What is the natural habitat of Ligularia japonica?

It is native to Japan and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

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,

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