Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
lenensis
ID:
362348

Status:
valid

Authors:
Popov ex Ovczinnikova

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sibir. 11: 137 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361680



Common Names

  • Lappula lenensis
  • Leninsk Stickseed
  • Stickseed


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Description

Lappula lenensis (also called Lenen 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 lenensis 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

The flowers of Lappula lenensis are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are round, black and about 1 cm in diameter. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lappula lenensis is an annual plant native to Central Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Lappula lenensis

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

Lappula lenensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lappula lenensis?

Lappula lenensis

What is the common name of Lappula lenensis?

Len Stickseed

What is the natural habitat of Lappula lenensis?

Lappula lenensis 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,

References

Mikhail Popov (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Popov' in the authors string.
S.V. Ovczinnikova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ovczinnikova' in the authors string.