Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyglossa
ID:
20568

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1137 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019897



Common Names

  • Ligularia
  • Leopard Plant
  • Rattlesnake Plant


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Synonyms

  • Senecio platyglossus Franch. [unknown]
  • Ligularia potaninii yunnanensis Pojark. [unknown]
  • Ligularia kanaitzensis ruficeps Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Senecillis platyglossa (Franch.) Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Ligularia platyglossa (also called the Flat-tongued Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 30-90 cm. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a stout stem and broad leaves that are up to 15 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia platyglossa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ligularia platyglossa has small, yellow flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia platyglossa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn and by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Ligularia platyglossa

Ligularia platyglossa is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece.

Ligularia platyglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia platyglossa?

Ligularia platyglossa

What is the common name of Ligularia platyglossa?

Broad-lipped ligularia

What type of plant is Ligularia platyglossa?

Herb

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-119236: 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.