Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ligulatum
ID:
20570

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.E.Jones) Barneby

Source:
gcc

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 5: 20 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019899



Common Names

  • Parthenium ligulatum
  • Ligulatum Parthenium
  • Ligulate Parthenium


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Synonyms

  • Parthenium alpinum ligulatum M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Bolophyta ligulata (Jones) W.A.Weber [unknown]

Description

Parthenium ligulatum (also called the Ligulate Parthenium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods. It has a slender stem and narrow leaves that are up to 3 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Parthenium ligulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parthenium ligulatum has small, yellow flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parthenium ligulatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn and by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Parthenium ligulatum

Parthenium ligulatum can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Parthenium ligulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parthenium ligulatum?

Parthenium ligulatum

What is the common name of Parthenium ligulatum?

Ligulate parthenium

What type of plant is Parthenium ligulatum?

Herb

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-119238: Based on the initial data import
Marcus E. Jones (1852-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jones' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.