Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
vieillardii
ID:
314686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 10: 118 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314018



Common Names

  • Balanops vieillardii
  • Vieillardii Balanops
  • Vieillard's Balanops


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Description

Balanops vieillardii (also called Vieillard's Balanops, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is found in meadows, grasslands and open woodlands. It has a hairy stem, and its leaves are lance-shaped and toothed. It produces pink to purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Balanops vieillardii is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Balanops vieillardii is a white to yellowish, tubular, two-lipped flower, with a hairy calyx. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. Seedlings have a single pair of opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Balanops vieillardii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Balanops vieillardii

Balanops vieillardii can be found in the Mediterranean region, in areas such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Balanops vieillardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Balanops vieillardii?

Balanops vieillardii

What is the common name of Balanops vieillardii?

Vieillard's Balanops

What is the natural habitat of Balanops vieillardii?

Open woods, thickets, and rocky slopes

References