Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 76: 288 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076799
Common Names
- Petiolaris Ligularia
- Petiolar Ligularia
- Ligularia Petiolaris
Description
Ligularia petiolaris (also called Giant Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps and the Carpathians. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and the stems are covered in hairs. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Ligularia petiolaris is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is known for its large, showy flowers and its attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ligularia petiolaris is a yellow, daisy-like head of small, tubular florets. The seeds are small, black and have a short, white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligularia petiolaris is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, collect the seeds and sow them in well-draining soil. Water the seeds regularly and keep them in a warm, sunny spot. To propagate by division, carefully divide the plant into several sections and replant them in well-draining soil. Water the divisions regularly.
Where to Find Ligularia petiolaris
Ligularia petiolaris can be found in the mountains of western and central Asia, from Turkey to Kazakhstan.
Ligularia petiolaris FAQ
What type of plant is Ligularia petiolaris?
Ligularia petiolaris is a type of flowering plant.
Where does Ligularia petiolaris grow?
Ligularia petiolaris is native to Europe.
What are the characteristics of Ligularia petiolaris?
Ligularia petiolaris has large, yellow flowers and is an evergreen shrub.
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,