Status:
valid
Authors:
W.D.Peng & Z.X.Peng
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 33(6): 612 (1995) (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025009
Common Names
- Ligularia
- Zhouquensis
- Leopard Plant
Description
Ligularia zhouquensis (also called Zhouqu Ligularia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to China. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ligularia zhouquensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ligularia zhouquensis has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligularia zhouquensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Ligularia zhouquensis
Ligularia zhouquensis is found in the mountainous regions of China.
Ligularia zhouquensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligularia zhouquensis?
Ligularia zhouquensis
What is the common name of Ligularia zhouquensis?
Zhouqu Ligularia
Where is Ligularia zhouquensis found?
Ligularia zhouquensis is found in the tropical Andes of Ecuador
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
Wei Dong Peng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.Peng' in the authors string.