Lepechiniella microcarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
1284350
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Riedl
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 110: 517 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283688
Common Names
- Lepechiniella microcarpa
- Lepechiniella
- Microcarpa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepechiniella microcarpa (also called Small-fruited Lepechiniella, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm in height. It has white flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Lepechiniella microcarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lepechiniella microcarpa sub. inconspicua (Brand) SadatFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepechiniella microcarpa has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepechiniella microcarpa is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Ecuador. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Lepechiniella microcarpa
Lepechiniella microcarpa can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Lepechiniella microcarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepechiniella microcarpa?
Lepechiniella microcarpa
What is the common name of Lepechiniella microcarpa?
Small-fruited Lepechiniella
What is the natural habitat of Lepechiniella microcarpa?
It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woods in Europe and Asia.
Species in the Lepechiniella genus
Lepechiniella seravschanica, Lepechiniella omphaloides, Lepechiniella persica, Lepechiniella saurica, Lepechiniella alatavica, Lepechiniella minuta, Lepechiniella fursei, Lepechiniella korshinskyi, Lepechiniella michaelis, Lepechiniella austrodshungarica, Lepechiniella sarawschanica, Lepechiniella lasiocarpa, Lepechiniella microcarpa, Lepechiniella albiflora,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50320463: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Harald Udo von Riedl (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riedl' in the authors string.