Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
punctata
ID:
362112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 4: 171 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361444



Common Names

  • Lepidocordia punctata
  • Dotted Lepidocordia
  • Punctate Lepidocordia


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Description

Lepidocordia punctata (also called Punctate Lepidocordia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in rocky soils and is often found in grasslands, meadows, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidocordia punctata 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 Lepidocordia punctata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidocordia punctata 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 Lepidocordia punctata

Lepidocordia punctata is native to South Africa.

Lepidocordia punctata FAQ

What are the common names of Lepidocordia punctata?

Punctate Lepidocordia

What is the natural habitat of Lepidocordia punctata?

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

What is the flower color of Lepidocordia punctata?

The flowers of Lepidocordia punctata are usually white or pale pink in color.

Species in the Lepidocordia genus

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,

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