Status:
valid
Authors:
Cass.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 26: 402 (1823)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094451
Common Names
- Ligularia sibirica
- Siberian Ligularia
- Sibirica Ligularia
Synonyms
- Hoppea sibirica Rchb. [unknown]
- Cineraria sibirica L. [unknown]
- Senecio sibiricus Druce [unknown]
- Ligularia longipes Pojark. [illegitimate]
- Senecillis sibirica Simonk. [unknown]
- Othonna sibirica L. [unknown]
Description
Ligularia sibirica (also called Siberian Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem bearing yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ligularia sibirica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ligularia sibirica sub. lydiae (Minderova) Tzvelev
Ligularia sibirica sub. arctica (Pojark.) V.G.Sergienko
Ligularia sibirica sub. abakanica (Pojark.) E.Wiebe
Ligularia sibirica sub. sibirica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ligularia sibirica has yellow flowers with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligularia sibirica is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location and kept moist. Division can be done in early spring or late autumn. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Where to Find Ligularia sibirica
Ligularia sibirica can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana. It is typically found in wet, open areas such as meadows and wetlands.
Ligularia sibirica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligularia sibirica?
Ligularia sibirica
What is the common name of Ligularia sibirica?
Siberian Ligularia
What is the natural habitat of Ligularia sibirica?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,