Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pterodonta
ID:
68553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , Bot. 6: 65 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067882



Common Names

  • Leopard Plant
  • Ostrich Fern
  • Toothed Ragwort


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Description

Ligularia pterodonta (also called Pterodont Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant of the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, but has become widely naturalized in many other regions. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas, and is often found in lawns and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia pterodonta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ligularia pterodonta has yellow flowers with a diameter of 4-5 cm. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia pterodonta is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It is best grown in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ligularia pterodonta

Ligularia pterodonta can be found in moist forests and grasslands in China and Japan.

Ligularia pterodonta FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Ligularia pterodonta?

Ligularia pterodonta prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the average size of Ligularia pterodonta?

Ligularia pterodonta typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

What is the best way to propagate Ligularia pterodonta?

The best way to propagate Ligularia pterodonta is by division of the root clump in the spring or fall.

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,