Status:
valid
Authors:
Makino
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 17: 191 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078681
Common Names
- Schmidt's Ligularia
- Ligularia
- Schmidt's Leopard Plant
Description
Ligularia schmidtii (also called Giant Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and large, ovate leaves. It is native to East Asia and is found in moist grasslands, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ligularia schmidtii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ligularia schmidtii has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are brown and oval-shaped with a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligularia schmidtii is a perennial herb native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Ligularia schmidtii
Ligularia schmidtii is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and scrub.
Ligularia schmidtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligularia schmidtii?
Ligularia schmidtii
What are the common names of Ligularia schmidtii?
Leopard plant, giant leopard plant
What is the growth habit of Ligularia schmidtii?
It is a clump-forming perennial with upright stems
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,