Status:
valid
Authors:
Greenm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
in L. H. Bailey, Standard Cycl. Hortic. 6: 3153. 1917
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063959
Common Names
- Ligularia wilsoniana
- Wilson's Ligularia
- Wilson's Leopard Plant
Synonyms
- Senecillis wilsoniana (Hemsl.) Kitam. [unknown]
- Senecio cacaliifolius polycephalus (Hemsl.) Franch. [unknown]
- Ligularia polycephala Nakai [unknown]
- Senecio wilsonianus Hemsl. [unknown]
- Senecio ligularia polycephalus Hemsl. [unknown]
- Ligularia sibirica polycephalus (Hemsl.) Diels [unknown]
- Senecio iochanense H.Lév. [unknown]
Description
Ligularia wilsoniana (also called Wilson's Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant. It is native to China, and is found in moist meadows, along stream banks, and in open woodlands. It grows up to 0.5 m tall, and has yellow, daisy-like flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ligularia wilsoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ligularia wilsoniana has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligularia wilsoniana is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and requires regular watering. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location.
Where to Find Ligularia wilsoniana
Ligularia wilsoniana can be found in the mountains of China and Japan.
Ligularia wilsoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligularia wilsoniana?
Ligularia wilsoniana
What type of plant is Ligularia wilsoniana?
Ligularia wilsoniana is a perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Ligularia wilsoniana?
Ligularia wilsoniana is found in moist meadows and grasslands in the Himalayas
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,