Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calthifolia
ID:
12396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg xv. (1871) 374

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011725

Common Names

  • Ligularia calthifolia
  • Caltha-leaved Ligularia
  • Marsh Marigold

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Description

Ligularia calthifolia (also called Caltha-leaved Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, dry savannas, and rocky outcrops. It has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers and bright green, caltha-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia calthifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ligularia calthifolia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia calthifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Ligularia calthifolia

Ligularia calthifolia can be found in moist, shady areas in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.

Ligularia calthifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia calthifolia?

Ligularia calthifolia

What is the common name of Ligularia calthifolia?

Caltha-leaved Ligularia

What is the optimal growing environment for Ligularia calthifolia?

Partial to full shade, in moist, well-drained soil

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-11136: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.