Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
gcc
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36(5, Beibl. 82): 107 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127943
Common Names
- Ostrich Fern
- Ligularia Dolichobotrys
- Giant Ligularia
Synonyms
- Senecillis dolichobotrys (Diels) Kitam. [unknown]
Description
Ligularia dolichobotrys (also called Giant Ligularia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to East Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ligularia dolichobotrys is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It also has medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ligularia dolichobotrys is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are yellow-green with a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligularia dolichobotrys is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but the seedlings are slow to establish. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Ligularia dolichobotrys
Ligularia dolichobotrys can be found in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Ligularia dolichobotrys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligularia dolichobotrys?
Ligularia dolichobotrys
What is the common name of Ligularia dolichobotrys?
Long-spike ligularia
What is the family of Ligularia dolichobotrys?
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,