Status:
valid
Authors:
(Turrill) Chitt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
R. H. S. Dict. Gard. 3: 1165. 1951
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041140
Common Names
- Ligularia purdomii
- Purdom's Ligularia
- Ligularia
Synonyms
- Senecio purdomii Turrill [unknown]
Description
Ligularia purdomii (also called Purdom's Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to China and Japan. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as along streams and in woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ligularia purdomii is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and for its nectar-rich flowers which attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ligularia purdomii is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligularia purdomii is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It is a low maintenance plant that requires little care.
Where to Find Ligularia purdomii
Ligularia purdomii is native to China and can be found in moist mountain forests.
Ligularia purdomii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligularia purdomii?
Ligularia purdomii
What is the natural habitat of Ligularia purdomii?
Mountain meadows and moist forests
What is the optimal soil pH for Ligularia purdomii?
6.0 to 7.0
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,