Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1216208

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Greene

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 4: 97 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215546

Common Names

  • Lappula occidentalis
  • Western Stickseed
  • Western Stickseed Plant

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Description

Lappula occidentalis (also called Western Stickseed, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the borage family. It is native to western North America, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, deserts, and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Lappula occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lappula occidentalis var. cupulata (Gray) L.C.Higgins

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lappula occidentalis is small and yellow, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lappula occidentalis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a light, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Lappula occidentalis

Lappula occidentalis can be found in the western United States, from California to Idaho and Montana.

Lappula occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lappula occidentalis?

Lappula occidentalis

What is the common name of Lappula occidentalis?

Western stickseed

What is the natural habitat of Lappula occidentalis?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Great Basin region of the western United States

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4001588: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.