Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aralbaev) Aralbaev
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 119 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225506
Common Names
- Zaissan Lappula
- Lappula zaissanica
- Lappula
Description
Lappula zaissanica (also called Zaisan Lappula, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central Asia. It has a thin stem with small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as hillsides and deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Lappula zaissanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lappula zaissanica is white, with five petals, and the seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lappula zaissanica is an annual herb native to Central Asia. It can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a cool, shaded area.
Where to Find Lappula zaissanica
Lappula zaissanica is native to Asia and can be found in the temperate and subtropical regions of the continent.
Lappula zaissanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lappula zaissanica?
Lappula zaissanica
What is the common name of Lappula zaissanica?
Lappula
What is the natural habitat of Lappula zaissanica?
Tropical rainforests
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
N.K. Aralbaev: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aralbaev' in the authors string.