Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lapathifolia
ID:
136909

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Vegetationsbilder xxii. Heft 8, sub t. 45A. (19

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136238



Common Names

  • Ligularia lapathifolia
  • Lapathifolia Ligularia
  • Ligularia


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Synonyms

  • Senecio tongtchouanensis H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Senecio lapathifolius Franch. [unknown]
  • Senecillis lapathifolia (Franch.) Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Ligularia lapathifolia (also called the Narrow-leaved Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single, erect stem with a few branches and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in moist, shady areas such as meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia lapathifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ligularia lapathifolia is a yellow-green disc-shaped flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia lapathifolia is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or division and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be kept moist. It is best to plant in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Ligularia lapathifolia

Ligularia lapathifolia can be found in the alpine regions of Europe, particularly in the Alps and Pyrenees.

Ligularia lapathifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia lapathifolia?

Ligularia lapathifolia

What is the common name of Ligularia lapathifolia?

Narrow-Leaved Ligularia

What is the natural habitat of Ligularia lapathifolia?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-96956: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.