Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
88736

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 316 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088065



Common Names

  • Ligularia Robusta
  • Robust Ligularia
  • Big-leaved Ligularia


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Synonyms

  • Senecio robustus robustus [unknown]
  • Senecillis robusta (Ledeb.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Senecio robustus Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Cineraria robusta Ledeb. [unknown]

Description

Ligularia robusta (also called Robust Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. It grows in moist grasslands, meadows and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia robusta is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It is also known to attract bees and other pollinators, making it a great addition to any garden. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can be beneficial for skin health.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ligularia robusta is a yellow-orange flower head with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black, flattened achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia robusta is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the garden in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Ligularia robusta

Ligularia robusta is native to the mountains of Central and South America.

Ligularia robusta FAQ

What is the common name of Ligularia robusta?

Robust Ligularia

What is the scientific name of Robust Ligularia?

Ligularia robusta

What are the uses of Robust Ligularia?

Robust Ligularia is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for livestock.

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,

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