Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
paulsenii
ID:
362366

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brand) Popov

Source:
ksu

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 19: 464 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361698

Common Names

  • Lappula paulsenii
  • Paulsen's Stickseed
  • Stickseed

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Synonyms

  • Oreogenia paulsenii Brand [unknown]

Description

Lappula paulsenii (also called Paulsen'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 paulsenii 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 paulsenii 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 paulsenii is a perennial herb with a short rhizome. It is propagated by seed or by division of the rhizome. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division of the rhizome should be done in the spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted immediately.

Where to Find Lappula paulsenii

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

Lappula paulsenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lappula paulsenii?

Lappula paulsenii

What is the common name of Lappula paulsenii?

Paulsen's Stickseed

What is the habitat of Lappula paulsenii?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and deserts

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

Mikhail Popov (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Popov' in the authors string.
August Brand (1863-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:117597-1: Based on the initial data import