Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgaurea
ID:
122748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf. ex Rehder & Kobuski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 1933, xiv. 40

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122077



Common Names

  • Ligularia Virgaurea
  • Golden Ragwort
  • Woundwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio virgaurea Maxim. [unknown]
  • Cremanthodium plantaginifolium R.D.Good [unknown]
  • Senecillis virgaurea (Maxim.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Cremanthodium plantaginifolium plantaginifolium [unknown]
  • Cremanthodium plantaginifolium plantaginifolium [unknown]
  • Ligularia plantaginifolia Mattf. ex Rehder & Kobuski [unknown]
  • Senecio plantaginifolius Franch. [unknown]
  • Ligularia lagotis (W.W.Sm.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Senecio lagotis W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Ligularia virgaurea virgaurea [unknown]
  • Ligularia potaninii Pojark. [unknown]
  • Cremanthodium virgaurea (Maxim.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Senecio virgaureus Maxim. [unknown]
  • Senecio plantaginifolia Franch. [unknown]

Description

Ligularia virgaurea (also called Golden-rayed Leopard Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves with yellow flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and alpine pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia virgaurea is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and flowers that can add color and texture to a garden. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ligularia virgaurea var. oligocephala (R.D.Good) S.W.Liu
Ligularia virgaurea var. pilosa S.W.Liu & T.N.Ho

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ligularia virgaurea is yellow, with a large, daisy-like bloom. The seed is small, dark brown, and oval shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia virgaurea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of dry conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame.

Where to Find Ligularia virgaurea

Ligularia virgaurea is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows, woodland and riverbanks.

Ligularia virgaurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia virgaurea?

Ligularia virgaurea

What is the common name of Ligularia virgaurea?

Golden Ragwort

What is the family of Ligularia virgaurea?

Asteraceae

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-83266: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Clarence Emmeren Kobuski (1900-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kobuski' in the authors string.