Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
heterantha
ID:
1284309

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ledeb.) Gürke

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283647



Common Names

  • Lappula heterantha
  • Lappula
  • Heterantha


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Description

Lappula heterantha (also called 'Heterantha Lappula', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm in height. It has small, white flowers and small, rough fruits. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lappula heterantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lappula heterantha is yellow, with four petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lappula heterantha is an easy to cultivate and propagate plant. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds can be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Lappula heterantha

Lappula heterantha can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Lappula heterantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lappula heterantha?

Lappula heterantha

What are the common names of Lappula heterantha?

Common names of Lappula heterantha include the Heteranthous lappula, the Heteranthous lappula, and the Heteranthous lappula.

What type of plant is Lappula heterantha?

Lappula heterantha is an annual herbaceous plant.

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-50320395: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.