Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
leonardii
ID:
362349

Status:
valid

Authors:
Riedl

Source:
ksu

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 45: 128 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361681

Common Names

  • Lappula leonardii
  • Leonard's Stickseed
  • Stickseed

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Description

Lappula leonardii (also called Leonard's Lappula, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thin, woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in rocky soils and is often found in grasslands, meadows, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lappula leonardii 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

The flowers of Lappula leonardii are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, brown and about 0.5 cm in diameter. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lappula leonardii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lappula leonardii

Lappula leonardii is native to the Caucasus region of Russia, as well as parts of Turkey and Iran.

Lappula leonardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lappula leonardii?

Lappula leonardii

What is the common name of Lappula leonardii?

Leonard's Stickseed

What is the natural habitat of Lappula leonardii?

Lappula leonardii 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,