Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
362151

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ledeb.) Gürke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361483



Common Names

  • Lappula stricta
  • Strict Lappula
  • Upright Lappula


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Synonyms

  • Cynoglossospermum strictum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Echinospermum strictum Ledeb. [unknown]

Description

Lappula stricta (also called strict 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 stricta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and bronchitis.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lappula stricta var. leiocarpa Popov ex Ching J.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lappula stricta are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lappula stricta is an annual herb that can be propagated from seed. To propagate, sow the seeds in a pot with well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. Water the seeds regularly until they germinate and begin to grow.

Where to Find Lappula stricta

Lappula stricta is native to Central Asia.

Lappula stricta FAQ

What are the common names of Lappula stricta?

Strict Lappula

What is the natural habitat of Lappula stricta?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Central Asia and the Caucasus.

What is the flower color of Lappula stricta?

The flowers of Lappula stricta are usually yellow or orange in color.

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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:117631-1: Based on the initial data import