Status:
valid
Authors:
(Popov) Pavlov, Lipsch. & Nevski
Source:
ksu
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 4: 316 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361659
Common Names
- Lappula drobovii
- Drobov's Stickseed
- Stickseed
Synonyms
- Lappula drobowii (Popov) Pavlov [unknown]
- Echinospermum drobovii Popov [unknown]
- Lappula drobowi (Popov) Pavlov [unknown]
Description
Lappula drobovii (also called Drobov's Lappula, 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
Lappula drobovii is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, and as an astringent. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Lappula drobovii is pink and has 5 petals. The seed is small and oval. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lappula drobovii is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be propagated by sowing the seed in spring in a cold frame.
Where to Find Lappula drobovii
Lappula drobovii can be found in the Caucasus region of Russia, as well as in parts of Turkey and Iran.
Lappula drobovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lappula drobovii?
Lappula drobovii
What is the common name of Lappula drobovii?
Drobov's Stickseed
What is the natural habitat of Lappula drobovii?
Lappula drobovii is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Species in the Lappula genus
Lappula stricta,
Lappula subcaespitosa,
Lappula subcaespitosa,
Lappula tenuis,
Lappula sinaica,
Lappula spinocarpos,
Lappula squarrosa,
Lappula zapateri,
Lappula tuvinica,
Lappula ulacholica,
Lappula marginata,
Lappula semnanensis,
Lappula deflexa,
Lappula diploloma,
Lappula drobovii,
Lappula lipschitzii,
Lappula coronifera,
Lappula laevimarginata,
Lappula ketmenica,
Lappula korshinskyi,
Lappula lenensis,
Lappula leonardii,
Lappula kulikalonica,
Lappula dzharkentica,
Lappula echinophora,
Lappula parvula,
Lappula paulsenii,
Lappula mogoltavica,
Lappula nuratavica,
Lappula nevskii,
Lappula rigida,
Lappula rupestris,
Lappula rupicola,
Lappula saissanica,
Lappula pavlovii,
Lappula sarawschanica,
Lappula semialata,
Lappula saphronovae,
Lappula popovii,
Lappula rechingeri,
Lappula anisacantha,
Lappula fruticulosa,
Lappula glabrata,
Lappula alaica,
Lappula aktaviensis,
Lappula brachycentroides,
Lappula heteracantha,
Lappula barbata,
Lappula badachschanica,
Lappula cenchroides,
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,