Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
potaninii
ID:
125640

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Winkl.) Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Contr. Inst. Bot. Natl. Acad. Peiping 5: 4 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124969



Common Names

  • Ligularia
  • Leopard Plant
  • Oriental Aralia


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Synonyms

  • Senecio potaninii C.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Cacalia potanini (C.Winkl.) Mattf. ex Rehder & Kobuski [unknown]
  • Ligularia potaninii potaninii [unknown]
  • Cacalia potaninii Mattf. ex Rehder & Kobuski [unknown]
  • Senecillis potaninii (C.Winkl.) Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Ligularia potaninii (also called Potanin's Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial wildflower native to the western United States. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has yellow to orange flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall. It is found in dry, rocky, open areas, such as hillsides and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia potaninii is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. Its large, bright yellow flowers are attractive and can be used to attract pollinators. The plant is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ligularia potaninii is a bright yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia potaninii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it may take up to two years to flower.

Where to Find Ligularia potaninii

Ligularia potaninii is native to East Asia, particularly in China, Japan, and Korea.

Ligularia potaninii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia potaninii?

Ligularia potaninii

What are the common names of Ligularia potaninii?

Potanin's leopard plant

What is the natural habitat of Ligularia potaninii?

Moist, shady forests

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-86055: Based on the initial data import
Constantin Winkler (1848-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Winkl.' in the authors string.