Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
laevimarginata
ID:
362339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Riedl

Source:
ksu

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 48: 78 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361671



Common Names

  • Lappula laevimarginata
  • Smooth-edged Stickseed
  • Stickseed


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Description

Lappula laevimarginata (also called Smooth-Margined Lappula, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thin, woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in rocky soils and is often found in grasslands, meadows, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lappula laevimarginata is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, and as an astringent. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Lappula laevimarginata is pink and has 5 petals. The seed is small and oval. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lappula laevimarginata is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be propagated by sowing the seed in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Lappula laevimarginata

Lappula laevimarginata is native to the Caucasus region of Russia, as well as parts of Turkey and Iran.

Lappula laevimarginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lappula laevimarginata?

Lappula laevimarginata

What is the common name of Lappula laevimarginata?

Smooth-edged Stickseed

What is the natural habitat of Lappula laevimarginata?

Lappula laevimarginata is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open 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,