Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tongolensis
ID:
19323

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1136 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018652



Common Names

  • Tongolensis Ligularia
  • Tongol Ligularia
  • Tongol Ligularia Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Senecio tongolensis Franch. [unknown]
  • Senecillis tongolensis (Franch.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Senecio monbeigii H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Ligularia tongolensis (also called Tongol Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate to oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow. It prefers shady and moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia tongolensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ligularia tongolensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia tongolensis is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny spot until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted to their permanent location. Ligularia tongolensis prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Ligularia tongolensis

Ligularia tongolensis is native to the Himalayas and can be found in Nepal, India, and Bhutan.

Ligularia tongolensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia tongolensis?

Ligularia tongolensis

What is the family of Ligularia tongolensis?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Ligularia tongolensis?

Dry grasslands and steppes

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-118034: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.