Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rumicifolia
ID:
76377

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.R.Drumm.) S.W.Liu

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fl. Xizang. 4: 832 (1985): (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075706



Common Names

  • Rumicifolia Ligularia
  • Rumicifolia Leopard Plant
  • Rumicifolia Ligularia


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Synonyms

  • Senecio rumicifolius J.R.Drumm. [unknown]
  • Ligularia leesicotal Kitam. [unknown]
  • Odontotrichum rumicifolium Rydb. [unknown]
  • Cremanthodium rumicifolium R.D.Good [unknown]

Description

Ligularia rumicifolia (also called giant ligularia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial of the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist mountain forests. It has large, toothed, heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia rumicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ligularia rumicifolia has yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia rumicifolia is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Ligularia rumicifolia

Ligularia rumicifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, in parts of Europe, and in parts of Asia.

Ligularia rumicifolia FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Ligularia rumicifolia?

Ligularia rumicifolia prefers slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.

What is the best way to propagate Ligularia rumicifolia?

Ligularia rumicifolia can be propagated by division or by seed.

How much sunlight does Ligularia rumicifolia need?

Ligularia rumicifolia prefers partial shade and will tolerate full sun if given adequate moisture.

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-32385: Based on the initial data import
Shang Wu Liu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Liu' in the authors string.
James Ramsay Drummond (1851-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Drumm.' in the authors string.