Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
capusii
ID:
362144

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Popov

Source:
ksu

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 19: 630 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361476



Common Names

  • Lindelofia capusii
  • Capus' Lindelofia
  • Capus Lindelofia


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Synonyms

  • Adelocaryum capusii (Franch.) Brand [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum capusii (Franch.) Pazij [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum tianschanicum Popov [unknown]
  • Paracaryum capusii Franch. [unknown]

Description

Lindelofia capusii (also called Capus' Lindelofia, 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

Lindelofia capusii 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 Lindelofia capusii 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

Lindelofia capusii 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 Lindelofia capusii

Lindelofia capusii is native to South Africa.

Lindelofia capusii FAQ

What are the common names of Lindelofia capusii?

Capus' Lindelofia

What is the natural habitat of Lindelofia capusii?

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

What is the flower color of Lindelofia capusii?

The flowers of Lindelofia capusii are usually white or pale pink in color.

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Mikhail Popov (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Popov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:117694-1: Based on the initial data import