Lappula patula
Lappula patula, commonly known as stickseed or slender lupine, is a small, annual herb belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Characterized by its tiny, prickly fruits that cling to clothing, this resilient plant thrives in disturbed soils. It holds significant interest in ethnobotany for its diverse traditional medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Lappula patula
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Boraginales, it is a member of the family Boraginaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Lappula.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lappula | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across various regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its distribution includes territories such as Germany and Hungary. The species can also be found within the borders of Czechia and Slovakia. Moving toward Southwestern Europe, the plant is documented in the country of France. Finally, its geographical range extends further south to include Spain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
Activities
Lappula patula has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lappula patula has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |