Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
cenchroides
ID:
368237

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 26: 243 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367569



Common Names

  • Lappula cenchroides
  • Cenchroides Lappula
  • Cenchroides Stickseed


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Description

Lappula cenchroides (also called Cenchroid Lappula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping rhizome and long, thin leaves. It grows in moist to wet soils and is often found in meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lappula cenchroides is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lappula cenchroides has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lappula cenchroides is a perennial herb that is native to Central and South America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lappula cenchroides

Lappula cenchroides can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Lappula cenchroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lappula cenchroides?

Lappula cenchroides

What is the common name of Lappula cenchroides?

Bluebell Burr

What is the family of Lappula cenchroides?

Boraginaceae

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,

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