Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myriocephala
ID:
28461

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fl. Xizang. 4: 831 (1985) (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027790



Common Names

  • Ligularia myriocephala
  • Myriad-Headed Ligularia
  • Myriad-Headed Ragwort


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Description

Ligularia myriocephala (also called Many-Headed Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has long, narrow leaves with a serrated margin and yellow-green flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia myriocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ligularia myriocephala has yellow flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia myriocephala is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, humus-rich soils in partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn. Sow the seeds in a cold frame and keep the soil moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Ligularia myriocephala

Ligularia myriocephala can be found in the mountainous regions of China, Japan, and Korea.

Ligularia myriocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia myriocephala?

Ligularia myriocephala

What type of plant is Ligularia myriocephala?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Ligularia myriocephala native to?

It is native to Europe

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,