Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sagitta
ID:
86099

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) Mattf. ex Rehder & Kobuski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 1933, xiv. 40

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085428

Common Names

  • Ligularia sagitta
  • Sagitta Ligularia
  • Ligularia

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Synonyms

  • Senecio microdontus Bureau & Franch. [unknown]
  • Senecio sagitta Maxim. [unknown]
  • Ligularia ovato-oblonga (Kitam.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Ligularia kansuensis Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Senecillis sagitta (Maxim.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Senecillis ovato-oblonga Kitam. [unknown]
  • Ligularia sagitta sagitta [unknown]
  • Ligularia sagitta ovatooblonga (Kitam.) Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Ligularia sagitta (also called arrowleaf ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia sagitta is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ligularia sagitta is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia sagitta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a cold frame or in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the temperature between 18-21°C. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant the divisions in the desired location.

Where to Find Ligularia sagitta

Ligularia sagitta is a species of flowering plant found in China. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as near streams, ponds, and lakes.

Ligularia sagitta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia sagitta?

Ligularia sagitta

What type of plant is Ligularia sagitta?

Perennial herb

Where is Ligularia sagitta found?

China

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-41837: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Clarence Emmeren Kobuski (1900-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kobuski' in the authors string.