Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
2652

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) C.C.Chang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. Bot. 6: 67, in obs. 1935

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001981



Common Names

  • Ligularia yunnanensis
  • Yunnan Ligularia
  • Yunnan Leopard Plant


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Synonyms

  • Senecio yunnanensis Franch. [unknown]
  • Senecillis yunnanensis (Franch.) Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Ligularia yunnanensis (also called Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and have a white-woolly underside. The flowers are yellow and have a long, thin, tubular shape. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ligularia yunnanensis has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia yunnanensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ligularia yunnanensis

Ligularia yunnanensis is native to China and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Ligularia yunnanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia yunnanensis?

Ligularia yunnanensis

What is the common name of Ligularia yunnanensis?

Yunnan Ligularia

What is the natural habitat of Ligularia yunnanensis?

Ligularia yunnanensis is native to China and is found in moist, shady areas.

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Zhang Zhaoqian (1900-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Chang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230896-1: Based on the initial data import