Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 141 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644625
Common Names
- Diapensia lapponica
- Lapponian Diapensia
- Lapponian Diapedium
Synonyms
- Diapensia obtusifolia Salisb. [unknown]
Description
Diapensia lapponica (also called 'Lapp Diapensia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Arctic regions of Europe and Asia. It typically grows in rocky, open woods and thickets, often in sandy soils. It has small, ovate leaves that are covered in a silvery-gray down. It produces small, white, bell-shaped flowers in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Diapensia lapponica has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diapensia lapponica has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diapensia lapponica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Diapensia lapponica
Diapensia lapponica can be found in the arctic regions of North America and Europe.
Diapensia lapponica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diapensia lapponica?
Diapensia lapponica
What is the common name of Diapensia lapponica?
Lapponian Diapensia
What is the family of Diapensia lapponica?
Diapensiaceae
Species in the Diapensia genus
Species in the Diapensiaceae family
Berneuxia thibetica,
Diapensia himalaica,
Diapensia lapponica,
Diapensia obovata,
Diapensia purpurea,
Diapensia wardii,
Galax urceolata,
Pyxidanthera barbulata,
Pyxidanthera brevifolia,
Schizocodon soldanelloides,
Schizocodon yunnanensis,
Schizocodon ilicifolius,
Shortia uniflora,
Shortia sinensis,
Shortia galacifolia,
Shortia rotundifolia,