Status:
valid
Authors:
S.W.Liu
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Acta Biol. Plateau Sin. 3: 68 (1984) (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064153
Common Names
- Ligularia
- Nyingchiensis Ligularia
- Nyingchiensis
Description
Ligularia nyingchiensis (also called Nyingchi Ligularia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It has large, yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats. It is often found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ligularia nyingchiensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers, and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ligularia nyingchiensis has yellow-orange tubular flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligularia nyingchiensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as profusely. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ligularia nyingchiensis
Ligularia nyingchiensis can be found in Asia, primarily in the Himalayas. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.
Ligularia nyingchiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligularia nyingchiensis?
Ligularia nyingchiensis
What is the common name of Ligularia nyingchiensis?
Nyingchi Ligularia
What is the natural habitat of Ligularia nyingchiensis?
Tibetan Plateau
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,