Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maxim.) Pak & K.Bremer
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Taxon 44(1): 19 (1995): (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089369
Common Names
- Lapsanastrum apogonoides
- Woolly Lapsana
- Woolly Nipplewort
Synonyms
- Lapsana apogonoides Maxim. [unknown]
Description
Lapsanastrum apogonoides (also called Lapsanastrum apogonoides, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lapsanastrum apogonoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as an herbal remedy to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lapsanastrum apogonoides are small, yellow-green in color and have four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lapsanastrum apogonoides is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be sown directly into the soil in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also possible to propagate Lapsanastrum apogonoides from stem cuttings taken in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Lapsanastrum apogonoides
Lapsanastrum apogonoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
Lapsanastrum apogonoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lapsanastrum apogonoides?
Lapsanastrum apogonoides
What is the common name of Lapsanastrum apogonoides?
No common name
Where is Lapsanastrum apogonoides found?
It is found in Iran
Species in the Lapsanastrum genus
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
Jae Hong Pak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pak' in the authors string.