Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
humile
ID:
76769

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Pak & K.Bremer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Taxon 44(1): 19 (1995): (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076098



Common Names

  • Small Lapsana
  • Nipplewort
  • Hedge Nipplewort


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Synonyms

  • Prenanthes humilis Thunb. [unknown]
  • Lapsana parviflora A.Gray [unknown]
  • Youngia humilis DC. [unknown]
  • Lapsyoungia musashiensis (Hiyama) Hiyama [unknown]
  • Lapsana musashiensis Hiyama [unknown]
  • Lapsana humilis Makino [unknown]

Description

Lapsanastrum humile (also called Dwarf Lapsana, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, grassy habitats such as meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lapsanastrum humile is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks as a low-maintenance shrub. It also has medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lapsanastrum humile is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed with a white tip. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lapsanastrum humile is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Lapsanastrum humile

Lapsanastrum humile is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry meadows and grasslands.

Lapsanastrum humile FAQ

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Lapsanastrum humile

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Dwarf Lapsanastrum

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Asteraceae

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-32763: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Jae Hong Pak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pak' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.