Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
omphaloides
ID:
362105

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

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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.

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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 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

Mikhail Popov (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Popov' in the authors string.
Alexander von Schrenk (1816-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrenk' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:117675-1: Based on the initial data import