Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
80456

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 314 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079785



Common Names

  • Oyster Plant
  • Leopard Plant
  • Rattlesnake Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Senecillis retusa (DC.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Senecio retusus Wall. [unknown]
  • Senecio retusus (DC.) Wall ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Cremanthodium retusum R.D.Good [unknown]
  • Ligularia nigro-pilosa Kitam. [unknown]
  • Cineraria retusa Wall. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Senecio retusus (DC.) Wall. ex Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Ligularia retusa (also called cutleaf ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in moist soils, often in open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia retusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Ligularia retusa flower is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia retusa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ligularia retusa

Ligularia retusa is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to eastern Asia. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, woodlands, and streambanks.

Ligularia retusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia retusa?

Ligularia retusa

What is the family of Ligularia retusa?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Ligularia retusa?

Leopard Plant

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