Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
peltata
ID:
223072

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 6: 53 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222401

Common Names

  • Lallemantia peltata
  • Peltate Lallemantia
  • Peltate Lallemant

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Synonyms

  • Zornia peltata (L.) Moench [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum ocymifolium Mill. [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum peltatum L. [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum salicifolium Salisb. [unknown]

Description

Lallemantia peltata (also called peltate 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 peltata 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 peltata has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lallemantia peltata 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 peltata

Lallemantia peltata is native to Central Asia and can be found in the countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Lallemantia peltata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lallemantia peltata?

Lallemantia peltata

What is the common name of Lallemantia peltata?

Peltate Lallemantia

What is the natural habitat of Lallemantia peltata?

It is native to the western and central Asian regions, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-107341: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.