Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenocephala
ID:
9818

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) Matsum. & Koidz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 24(282): 149 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009147



Common Names

  • Stenocephala Ligularia
  • Stenocephala Ligularia Dentata
  • Stenocephala Leopard Plant


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Synonyms

  • Ligularia taiheizanensis Bartlett ex Yamam. [unknown]
  • Senecio stenocephalus Maxim. [unknown]
  • Ligularia stenocephala (Maxim.) F.H.Chen [unknown]
  • Ligularia stenocephala stenocephala [unknown]
  • Ligularia oligantha (Miq.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Senecillis stenocephala (Maxim.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Ligularia stenocephala stenocephala [unknown]
  • Ligularia sibirica oligantha Miq. [unknown]
  • Cacalia subglabra Chang [unknown]
  • Senecio cacaliifolius stenocephalus (Maxim.) Franch. [unknown]
  • Ligularia stenocephala longipedicellata Ling [unknown]
  • Parasenecio subglaber (C.C.Chang) Y.L.Chen [unknown]
  • Ligularia stenocephala quinquebracteata Yamam. [unknown]
  • Ligularia sibirica stenocephala (Maxim.) Diels [unknown]

Description

Ligularia stenocephala (also called Narrow-headed Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Asia. It has a rosette of deeply lobed leaves that are typically green in color. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia stenocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves can be used as a salad green or cooked like spinach. The flowers can be used to make a yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ligularia stenocephala is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia stenocephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Ligularia stenocephala

Ligularia stenocephala is native to the Himalayas.

Ligularia stenocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia stenocephala?

Ligularia stenocephala

What is the common name of Ligularia stenocephala?

Stenocephalous Ligularia

What is the natural habitat of Ligularia stenocephala?

Grasslands of Europe

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

IPNI record: 230858-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001275339
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-50278387: Originally associated with wfo-0001275339
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-50278387: Originally associated with wfo-0001275339
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Jinzo Matsumura (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matsum.' in the authors string.
Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230858-1: Based on the initial data import