Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 6: 53 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222397
Common Names
- Lallemantia canescens
- Canescent Lallemantia
- Canescent Lallemant
Synonyms
- Lallemantia azurea Boiss. & A.Huet [unknown]
- Lallemantia canescens brachystegia Boiss. & A.Huet [unknown]
- Zornia canescens (L.) Moench [unknown]
- Dracocephalum azureum Boiss. [unknown]
- Dracocephalum canescens L. [unknown]
- Dracocephalum incanum Salisb. [unknown]
Description
Lallemantia canescens (also called hoary lallemantia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Central Asia. It is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lallemantia canescens is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lallemantia canescens has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lallemantia canescens is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA zones 4-9.
Where to Find Lallemantia canescens
Lallemantia canescens is native to Central Asia and can be found in the countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Lallemantia canescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lallemantia canescens?
Lallemantia canescens
What is the common name of Lallemantia canescens?
Canescent Lallemantia
What is the natural habitat of Lallemantia canescens?
It is native to the western and central Asian regions, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Species in the Lallemantia genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,