Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
stellata
ID:
1541998

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Turner) Scatigna

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Syst. Biodivers. 18: 753 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023380



Common Names

  • Lapaea stellata
  • Star-shaped Lapaea
  • Star-shaped Star-grass


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Description

Lapaea stellata (also called 'Star Lapaea' or 'Star Lapaea', among many other common names) is a species of perennial herb in the family Lapaeaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and it is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has linear, green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Lapaea stellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lapaea stellata is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling has a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lapaea stellata is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Lapaea stellata

Lapaea stellata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Lapaea stellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lapaea stellata?

Lapaea stellata

What is the common name of Lapaea stellata?

Star-flowered Lapaea

Where is Lapaea stellata found?

Central and South America

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77233750-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].