Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leveillei
ID:
27991

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vaniot) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1136 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027320



Common Names

  • Ligularia leveillei
  • Leveille's Ligularia
  • Leveille's Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecillis leveillei (Vaniot) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Senecio leveillei Vaniot [unknown]

Description

Ligularia leveillei (also called Leveille's Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long, narrow, and toothed leaflets. The flower heads are yellow and have a single row of ray florets.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia leveillei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Plectranthus coeruleus are blue and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia leveillei is a slow-growing, perennial plant that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in containers. It needs to be pruned regularly to keep it from becoming leggy.

Where to Find Ligularia leveillei

Ligularia leveillei can be found in the mountains of China and Japan.

Ligularia leveillei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia leveillei?

Ligularia leveillei

What is the optimal soil type for Ligularia leveillei?

Well-drained, humus-rich soil

What is the optimal light condition for Ligularia leveillei?

Partial shade

What is the optimal temperature for Ligularia leveillei?

Cool to moderate temperatures

What is the optimal watering schedule for Ligularia leveillei?

Regular watering

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-126406: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Vaniot (1846-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaniot' in the authors string.
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.