Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
anocarpa
ID:
1216964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ching J.Wang

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 1(4): 93 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216302



Common Names

  • Lappula Anocarpa
  • Anocarpa Lappula
  • Seedless Lappula


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Description

Lappula anocarpa (also called Unfruitful Lappula, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It grows up to 30 cm tall with small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands, deserts, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lappula anocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lappula anocarpa is small and white, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lappula anocarpa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to East Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lappula anocarpa

Lappula anocarpa can be found in the deserts of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Afghanistan.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4003586: Based on the initial data import
Ching Jui Wang (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching J.Wang' in the authors string.