Status:
valid
Authors:
S.W.Liu
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 5(4): 68 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033085
Common Names
- Ligularia kantingensis
- Kanting Ligularia
- Kanting's Ligularia
Description
Ligularia kantingensis (also called Kanting Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with white woolly hairs. It is native to China and grows in moist areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ligularia kantingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal herb, and for its essential oils. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ligularia kantingensis is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligularia kantingensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Ligularia kantingensis
Ligularia kantingensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Hubei.
Ligularia kantingensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligularia kantingensis?
Ligularia kantingensis
What is the common name of Ligularia kantingensis?
Kan Tan Ligularia
What is the natural habitat of Ligularia kantingensis?
It is native to China
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,