Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch.) Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 69(1): 111 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124448
Common Names
- Stenoglossa
- Oyster Plant
- Leopard Plant
Synonyms
- Senecio stenoglossus Franch. [unknown]
- Ligularia trinema Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
- Senecio schizopetalus W.W.Sm. [unknown]
- Senecillis schizopetala (W.W.Sm.) Kitam. [unknown]
- Ligularia schizopetala (W.W.Sm.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
- Senecillis stenoglossa (Franch.) Kitam. [unknown]
Description
Ligularia stenoglossa (also called Ligularia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and is found in grasslands. It has feathery leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ligularia stenoglossa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ligularia stenoglossa is a yellow daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligularia stenoglossa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ligularia stenoglossa
Ligularia stenoglossa can be found in the eastern Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan.
Ligularia stenoglossa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligularia stenoglossa?
Ligularia stenoglossa
What is the common name of Ligularia stenoglossa?
Narrow-lipped Ligularia
What is the natural habitat of Ligularia stenoglossa?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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,