Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
nuratavica
ID:
362375

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nabiev & Zakirov

Source:
ksu

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Fl. Uzbekistan. 5: 631 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361707



Common Names

  • Lappula nuratavica
  • Nuratav Stickseed
  • Stickseed


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Description

Lappula nuratavica (also called Nuratavica Lappula, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Boraginaceae family. It has a branched stem and a height of up to 10 cm. It is native to the steppes of Central Asia and Eastern Europe, and is found in dry, sandy and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lappula nuratavica 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 nuratavica 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 nuratavica is a perennial herb with a short rhizome. It is propagated by seed or by division of the rhizome. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division of the rhizome should be done in the spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted immediately.

Where to Find Lappula nuratavica

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

Lappula nuratavica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lappula nuratavica?

Lappula nuratavica

What is the common name of Lappula nuratavica?

Nuratavica Stickseed

What is the habitat of Lappula nuratavica?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and deserts

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

M.M. Nabiev (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nabiev' in the authors string.
Kadir Zakirovič Zakirov (1906-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zakirov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:117585-1: Based on the initial data import