Status:
valid
Authors:
(Popov ex Golosk.) Ovczinnikova
Source:
ksu
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 90: 1169 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361448
Common Names
- Lepechiniella alatavica
- Alatav Lepechiniella
- Alatavian Lepechinia
Synonyms
- Lappula alatavica Popov ex Golosk. [unknown]
- Lappula rupestris alatavica Popov [unknown]
- Lappula scleroptera Ching J.Wang [unknown]
Description
Lepechiniella alatavica (also called Alatav Lepechiniella, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has a thick, woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in steppes and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Lepechiniella alatavica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and bronchitis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lepechiniella alatavica are yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and 8-10 yellow petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepechiniella alatavica is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a pot with well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. Water the seeds regularly until they germinate and begin to grow. To propagate from division, divide the plant into sections and replant each section in a pot with well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. Water the divisions regularly until they take root and begin to grow.
Where to Find Lepechiniella alatavica
Lepechiniella alatavica is native to Central Asia.
Lepechiniella alatavica FAQ
What are the common names of Lepechiniella alatavica?
Alatavian Lepechinia
What is the natural habitat of Lepechiniella alatavica?
It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
What is the flower color of Lepechiniella alatavica?
The flowers of Lepechiniella alatavica are usually white or pale pink in color.
Species in the Lepechiniella genus
Lepechiniella seravschanica,
Lepechiniella omphaloides,
Lepechiniella persica,
Lepechiniella saurica,
Lepechiniella alatavica,
Lepechiniella minuta,
Lepechiniella fursei,
Lepechiniella korshinskyi,
Lepechiniella michaelis,
Lepechiniella austrodshungarica,
Lepechiniella sarawschanica,
Lepechiniella lasiocarpa,
Lepechiniella microcarpa,
Lepechiniella albiflora,
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
S.V. Ovczinnikova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ovczinnikova' in the authors string.