Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lipsky) Popov
Source:
ksu
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 19: 402 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361450
Common Names
- Lepechiniella minuta
- Tiny Lepechiniella
- Minute Lepechinia
Synonyms
- Lappula minuta (Lipsky) Nabiev [unknown]
- Mattiastrum minutum Brand [unknown]
- Paracaryum minutum Lipsky [unknown]
Description
Lepechiniella minuta (also called small Lepechiniella, 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
Lepechiniella minuta 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lepechiniella minuta are yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and 8-10 yellow petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepechiniella minuta is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, 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. To propagate from division, divide the plant into sections and replant each section in a pot with well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. Water the divisions regularly until they take root and begin to grow.
Where to Find Lepechiniella minuta
Lepechiniella minuta is native to Central Asia.
Lepechiniella minuta FAQ
What are the common names of Lepechiniella minuta?
Miniature Lepechinia
What is the natural habitat of Lepechiniella minuta?
It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
What is the flower color of Lepechiniella minuta?
The flowers of Lepechiniella minuta are usually white or pale pink in color.
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,