Family: Asteraceae
Author: (L.) Cass.
Bibliography: Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 26: 402 (1823)
Year: 1823
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Ligularia
Vegetable: False
Observations: EC. & SE. Europe to Russian Far East and N. China
Description
Siberian ligularia, scientifically known as Ligularia sibirica, is a captivating perennial that belongs to the Asteraceae family. First described in the second edition of the “Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles” by renowned botanist Cassini in 1823, this plant has since been recognized for its remarkable adaptability and broad geographic distribution.
Native to the extensive regions of Eastern and Southeastern Europe, extending through to the vast expanse of the Russian Far East and into Northern China, Siberian ligularia thrives in a variety of climates. This widespread presence attests to its resilience and versatility, making it a well-regarded species among botanists and horticulturists alike.
The plant is particularly noted for its bold, lush foliage and showy, daisy-like yellow flowers, which provide a striking contrast to the deep green leaves, creating a picturesque addition to any garden setting. Its ability to flourish in partial to full shade, coupled with a preference for moist, well-drained soil, makes it an excellent choice for shaded gardens, woodland areas, and along water features where other plants might struggle.
In addition to its ornamental value, Siberian ligularia has gained attention for its ecological importance. It serves as a host plant for various pollinators, including bees and butterflies, thereby contributing to biodiversity in the regions where it is cultivated.
Overall, Ligularia sibirica is a noteworthy and hardy perennial that offers both aesthetic beauty and ecological benefits, making it a valuable plant for gardeners and naturalists seeking to enhance their landscapes with a species rooted in rich botanical heritage.
Common Names
Lav: sibirijas melziede
Pol: jezyczka syberyjska
Swe: sibirstånds
Sme: sibirjjábádderássi
Nno: sibirnykketunge
Nob: sibirnøkketunge
En: Siberian Ligularia
Be: Бузульнік сібірскі
Bg: Сибирски див тютюн
Ca: Ligulària
Zh: 橐吾
Hr: Zlatna jezičnica
Cs: Popelivka sibiřská
Et: Harilik kobarpea
Fi: Siperiannauhus
Fr: Ligulaire de Sibérie, Séneçon de Sibérie
De: Sibirischer Goldkolben
Hu: Szibériai hamuvirág
Lv: Sibirijas melziede
Se: Sibirjjábádderássi
Nb: Sibirnøkketunge
Nn: Sibirnykketunge
Pl: Języczka syberyjska, Jezyczka syberyjska
Ru: Бузульник сибирский
Sv: Sibirstånds
Zh-tw: 橐吾
Zh-hant: 橐吾
: Siberian ligularia
Synonyms
- Othonna sibirica (L.)
- Senecillis sibirica ((L.) Simonk.)
- Hoppea sibirica ((L.) Rchb.)
- Cineraria sibirica ((L.) L.)
- Senecio sibiricus ((L.) Druce)
Distribution
- Altay (native)
- Amur (native)
- Baltic States (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Buryatiya (native)
- Central European Rus (native)
- Chita (native)
- Czechoslovakia (native)
- East European Russia (native)
- Hungary (native)
- Inner Mongolia (native)
- Irkutsk (native)
- Kazakhstan (native)
- Khabarovsk (native)
- Krasnoyarsk (native)
- Manchuria (native)
- Mongolia (native)
- North Caucasus (native)
- North European Russi (native)
- Northwest European R (native)
- Pakistan (native)
- Poland (native)
- Primorye (native)
- Romania (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Tuva (native)
- Ukraine (native)
- West Himalaya (native)
- West Siberia (native)
- Yakutskiya (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
- Austria (introduced)
- France (introduced)
- Italy (introduced)
Additional Images
Flower
Taken Aug 15, 2020 by Nina Veresova (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 5, 2020 by Attila Páll (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 27, 2020 by Dieter Wagner (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 27, 2021 by Annemarie Ahrens-Stehle (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 16, 2020 by Dome0815 (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Jul 4, 2010 by Tela Botanica − Mathieu MENAND (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 10, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude CALAIS (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 11, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 20, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 27, 2020 by Dieter Wagner (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
Taken Jun 26, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Florent Beck (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 26, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Florent Beck (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 8, 2021 by Sally Hardham (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 16, 2020 by Dome0815 (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 27, 2020 by Dieter Wagner (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Jul 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Jul 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Sep 1, 2022 by АллаВаг (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 11, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 11, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
Taken Oct 15, 2022 by Françoise Peyrissat (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 17, 2020 by Patrice Messin (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Jul 4, 2010 by Tela Botanica − Mathieu MENAND (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Jun 7, 2022 by Olga Olga (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230851-1)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/6445722)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Ligularia sibirica (L.) Cass.)
Specifications
Growth
Ph maximum: 7.0
Ph minimum: 6.5
Light: 8
Atmospheric humidity: 8
Bloom months: [‘jul’, ‘aug’]
Soil nutriments: 6