Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 69(1): 109 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094187
Common Names
- Microcardia Ligularia
- Microcardia Ragwort
- Microcardia Leopard Plant
Description
Ligularia microcardia (also called 'Small-Leaved Ligularia', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ligularia microcardia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ligularia microcardia is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are green with a white or silver underside.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligularia microcardia is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. The plants can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Ligularia microcardia
Ligularia microcardia is native to China.
Ligularia microcardia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligularia microcardia?
Ligularia microcardia
What is the family of Ligularia microcardia?
Asteraceae
What is the distribution of Ligularia microcardia?
Mexico
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,