Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
anisacantha
ID:
363155

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz. ex Bunge) Gürke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3a): 107 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362487



Common Names

  • Lappula
  • Anisacanth Lappula
  • Anisacantha Lappula


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Synonyms

  • Cynoglossospermum anisacanthum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Echinospermum anisacanthum Turcz. ex Bunge [unknown]

Description

Lappula anisacantha (also called Anise-spined Stickseed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Lappula anisacantha is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It has attractive, silvery-green foliage and produces white flowers in the spring. It is also used in dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lappula anisacantha has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lappula anisacantha is a hardy annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Lappula anisacantha

Lappula anisacantha can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Lappula anisacantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lappula anisacantha?

Lappula anisacantha

What is the common name of Lappula anisacantha?

Anise-spined Lappula

What is the natural habitat of Lappula anisacantha?

Dry to mesic grasslands and woodlands

Species in the Lappula genus

Lappula stricta, Lappula subcaespitosa, Lappula subcaespitosa, Lappula tenuis, Lappula sinaica, Lappula spinocarpos, Lappula squarrosa, Lappula zapateri, Lappula tuvinica, Lappula ulacholica, Lappula marginata, Lappula semnanensis, Lappula deflexa, Lappula diploloma, Lappula drobovii, Lappula lipschitzii, Lappula coronifera, Lappula laevimarginata, Lappula ketmenica, Lappula korshinskyi, Lappula lenensis, Lappula leonardii, Lappula kulikalonica, Lappula dzharkentica, Lappula echinophora, Lappula parvula, Lappula paulsenii, Lappula mogoltavica, Lappula nuratavica, Lappula nevskii, Lappula rigida, Lappula rupestris, Lappula rupicola, Lappula saissanica, Lappula pavlovii, Lappula sarawschanica, Lappula semialata, Lappula saphronovae, Lappula popovii, Lappula rechingeri, Lappula anisacantha, Lappula fruticulosa, Lappula glabrata, Lappula alaica, Lappula aktaviensis, Lappula brachycentroides, Lappula heteracantha, Lappula barbata, Lappula badachschanica, Lappula cenchroides,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:117477-1: Based on the initial data import