Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mortonii
ID:
134089

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 76: 289, in obs. (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133418



Common Names

  • Ligularia
  • Morton's Ligularia
  • Leopard Plant


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Synonyms

  • Senecio mortonii C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Cacalia mortonii Kitam. ex H.Koyama [unknown]
  • Senecillis mortonii (C.B.Clarke) Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Ligularia mortonii (also called giant ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has yellow flowers and large, heart-shaped leaves. It is native to China. It is found in moist, shady mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia mortonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ligularia mortonii has yellow flowers, with the seeds being small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia mortonii is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by root cuttings in spring.

Where to Find Ligularia mortonii

Ligularia mortonii is native to China and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Ligularia mortonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia mortonii?

Ligularia mortonii

What type of plant is Ligularia mortonii?

It is an herbaceous perennial.

Where is Ligularia mortonii native to?

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,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230799-1: Based on the initial data import