Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lamarum
ID:
29345

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) Chang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , Bot. 6: 65 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028674



Common Names

  • Lamar's Ligularia
  • Lamar's Leopard Plant
  • Lamar's Leopard Flower


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Synonyms

  • Senecio lamarum Diels ex H.Limpr. [unknown]

Description

Ligularia lamarum (also called Lamar's ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States, growing in moist, shady, and rocky habitats. It has a basal rosette of lobed leaves and a stem with a few leaves. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are achenes.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia lamarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ligularia lamarum is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center disc and yellow ray florets. The seed is small, dark brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia lamarum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can be grown in full sun if the soil is kept consistently moist. The plant can be divided in spring or early summer and should be planted in a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, moist soil and kept in a cool, shaded area until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ligularia lamarum

Ligularia lamarum is native to the western United States and Canada. It can be found in moist, high-altitude meadows and grasslands.

Ligularia lamarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia lamarum?

Ligularia lamarum

What is the common name of Ligularia lamarum?

Lamar's Ligularia

What is the natural habitat of Ligularia lamarum?

Moist, shady woods and meadows

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-127710: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.