Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schrenk) Popov
Source:
ksu
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 19: 397 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361437
Common Names
- Leipoldtia omphaloides
- Navel Leipoldtia
- Omphaloides Leipoldtia
Synonyms
- Lappula omphalodes B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
- Cynoglossospermum omphaloides (Schrenk) Kuntze [unknown]
- Echinospermum omphaloides Schrenk [unknown]
- Cynoglossospermum omphalodes Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Lepechiniella omphaloides (also called 'Navel-leaved Lepechiniella', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Lepechiniella omphaloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lepechiniella omphaloides 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 omphaloides 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 omphaloides
Lepechiniella omphaloides is native to Central Asia.
Lepechiniella omphaloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepechiniella omphaloides?
Lepechiniella omphaloides
What is the common name of Lepechiniella omphaloides?
Navel Lepechiniella
What is the natural habitat of Lepechiniella omphaloides?
Grasslands and disturbed areas
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,