Ligularia fischerii

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Ligularia fischerii
• Fischer Goldenray
• Fischer’s ragwort

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Senecillis fischeri
• Cineraria fischeri

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and the genus Ligularia. As a member of this specific lineage, Ligularia fischeri exhibits the characteristic botanical traits associated with its taxonomic hierarchy.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Eurasia. In Northern Europe, its presence can be specifically noted within Great Britain. Moving eastward into Siberia, the species is found in both Buryatiya and Chita. The plant also extends into the Russian Far East, covering the Amur region. Finally, its range reaches as far as Khabarovsk within the same eastern territory.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Ligularia fischeri is defined by its adaptability to diverse topographical and vegetative landscapes, spanning a broad elevational gradient from as low as 100 m AMSL to a maximum of 3700 m AMSL, with a mean elevation of approximately 1400 m AMSL. This species thrives in a variety of environments, commonly inhabiting cut-over forests, dense forests, and meadows. It shows a particular preference for wet areas and shrubberies, where the moisture levels and partial shade provided by the surrounding vegetation support its growth requirements.

Elevational range max:

3700 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1400 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

100 m AMSL

Habitat :

cut-over forest, forest, meadows: wet, shrubberies

Life history

The life history of Ligularia fischeri is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural development and survival strategy, it is classified as a hemicryptophyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or soil during unfavorable periods. This growth habit enables the species to maintain a stable presence within its ecological niche over long durations.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Ligularia fischeri is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically categorized as a forb. This self-supporting plant exhibits a height ranging from a minimum of 0.3 m to a maximum of 2.5 m. It is an independent species that does not function as a parasite or an epiphyte, maintaining a terrestrial habitat, although it can also be found in semi-aquatic or aquatic environments.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

2.5 m

Plant height min:

0.3 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Ligularia fischeri is primarily characterized by its carbon fixation strategy, utilizing the C3 photosynthetic pathway to facilitate energy production. In this process, the enzyme Rubisco captures atmospheric carbon dioxide during the Calvin cycle, a mechanism typical of most temperate herbaceous perennials. This C3 pathway dictates the plant's metabolic efficiency and water-use strategies, as it relies on relatively high moisture availability to maintain open stomata for gas exchange, which is essential for minimizing photorespiration. The metabolic framework of Ligularia fischeri is optimized for environments where water is not a primary limiting factor, allowing for steady biomass accumulation through direct photosynthetic assimilation.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Ligularia fischeri is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering period and specialized seed dispersal mechanisms. The plant typically enters its flowering phase in July, with the blooming period concluding in August. Once the seeds are developed, the plant utilizes an anemochorous dispersal syndrome, meaning the seeds are primarily dispersed by wind. This anemochorous strategy is consistent across its dispersal processes, ensuring that the offspring can be spread effectively through air currents to colonize new areas.

Dispersal syndrome :

anemochorous

Flowering time :

Jul

Flowering time :

Aug

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ligularia fischeri has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of food science

Chemicals

Ligularia fischeri has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Fischerin A, Fischerin B.

Fischerin A

1. Fitoterapia

Fischerin B

1. Fitoterapia

Conditions

Ligularia fischeri has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation, sepsis.

Inflammation

1. Fitoterapia

Sepsis

1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Ligularia fischeri has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extract, leafy vegetable.

Ethanol extract

1. Journal of food science

Leafy vegetable

1. Pharmaceutical biology