Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xanthotricha
ID:
3438

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Grüning) Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Contr. Inst. Bot. Natl. Acad. Peiping 5: 4 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002767



Common Names

  • Oyster Plant
  • Leopard Plant
  • Ostrich Fern


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Description

Ligularia xanthotricha (also called Yellow-haired Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and have toothed margins. The flowers are yellow and have a yellow center. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia xanthotricha is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. The leaves of the plant can be used in salads and the flowers can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ligularia xanthotricha has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia xanthotricha is a perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the root clumps or by seed. The seed should be sown in the fall or early spring in a shady location. The soil should be kept moist and the plants should be thinned out as they grow. The plants will flower in the summer and the seed can be collected when the flowers are dry.

Where to Find Ligularia xanthotricha

Ligularia xanthotricha is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Ligularia xanthotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia xanthotricha?

Ligularia xanthotricha

What is the common name of Ligularia xanthotricha?

Yellow-haired ligularia

What is the habitat of Ligularia xanthotricha?

Grassy areas, meadows, and roadsides

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-102665: Based on the initial data import
G.R. Grüning (1862-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grüning' in the authors string.