Status:
valid
Authors:
Riedl & Iranshahr
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Linzer Biol. Beitr. 17: 327 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361643
Common Names
- Lappula semnanensis
- Semnan Lappula
- Semnan Stickseed
Description
Lappula semnanensis (also called Semnan Lappula, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to temperate Asia. It has a prostrate habit and grows to a height of 5-20 cm. It has small, white flowers with five petals and grows in dry habitats, such as grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lappula semnanensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering period and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat digestive issues and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Lappula semnanensis is pink and has 5 petals. The seed is small and oval. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lappula semnanensis 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 semnanensis
Lappula semnanensis can be found in Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Iran.
Lappula semnanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lappula semnanensis?
Lappula semnanensis
What is the common name of Lappula semnanensis?
Semnan Stickseed
What is the natural habitat of Lappula semnanensis?
Lappula semnanensis is native to Iran and is found in dry, rocky areas.
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,