Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Pers.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 139 (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283329
Common Names
- Priva lappulacea
- Lappulacea
- Lappulaceous Priva
Synonyms
- Priva lappulacea lappulacea [unknown]
Description
Priva lappulacea (also called Lappulose Privet, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Priva lappulacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a groundcover in areas with dry, sandy soils. It has a number of medicinal uses, including as an antiseptic, diuretic, and to treat skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Priva lappulacea is small, white, and star-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Priva lappulacea is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until roots form.
Where to Find Priva lappulacea
Priva lappulacea can be found in Ethiopia
Priva lappulacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Priva lappulacea?
Priva lappulacea
What is the common name of Priva lappulacea?
Lappulaceous Priva
What is the natural habitat of Priva lappulacea?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Priva genus
Priva adhaerens,
Priva africana,
Priva armata,
Priva aspera,
Priva auricoccea,
Priva bahiensis,
Priva boliviana,
Priva cordifolia,
Priva curtisiae,
Priva domingensis,
Priva favargeri,
Priva flabelliformis,
Priva grandiflora,
Priva humbertii,
Priva laciniata,
Priva lappulacea,
Priva mexicana,
Priva meyeri,
Priva pedicellata,
Priva peruviana,
Priva portoricensis,
Priva socotrana,
Priva ibugana,
Species in the Verbenaceae family
Acantholippia seriphioides,
Aloysia unifacialis,
Aloysia decipiens,
Aloysia barbata,
Aloysia brasiliensis,
Aloysia castellanosii,
Aloysia catamarcensis,
Aloysia chamaedryfolia,
Aloysia chiapensis,
Aloysia citrodora,
Aloysia crenata,
Aloysia densispicata,
Aloysia dusenii,
Aloysia fiebrigii,
Aloysia gentryi,
Aloysia gratissima,
Aloysia hatschbachii,
Aloysia herrerae,
Aloysia macrostachya,
Aloysia nahuire,
Aloysia oblanceolata,
Aloysia ovatifolia,
Aloysia peruviana,
Aloysia polygalifolia,
Aloysia polystachya,
Aloysia pulchra,
Aloysia salviifolia,
Aloysia schulziana,
Aloysia scorodonioides,
Aloysia sonorensis,
Aloysia spathulata,
Aloysia virgata,
Aloysia wrightii,
Aloysia velutina,
Aloysia cordata,
Aloysia arequipensis,
Aloysia coalcomana,
Aloysia salsoloides,
Aloysia deserticola,
Aloysia trifida,
Aloysia riojana,
Aloysia tarapacana,
Bouchea agrestis,
Bouchea boliviana,
Bouchea dissecta,
Bouchea notabilis,
Bouchea prismatica,
Bouchea pseudochascanum,
Bouchea rusbyi,
Bouchea spathulata,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1194372-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].