Status:
valid
Authors:
Pomel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. : 116 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314792
Common Names
- Bullate Ballota
- Wood Betony
- Woundwort
Synonyms
- Ballota hispanica bullata (Pomel) Malag. [unknown]
Description
Ballota bullata (also called Bullate Ballota, among many other common names) is an erect, annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ballota bullata is a perennial herb that is used in traditional medicine for treating skin and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ballota bullata is a small, tubular, two-lipped flower with a white or pale blue corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with light green, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ballota bullata is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Ballota bullata
Ballota bullata is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats, often near the sea. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Ballota bullata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ballota bullata?
Ballota bullata
What is the common name of Ballota bullata?
Bullate Horehound
What is the natural habitat of Ballota bullata?
Dry grasslands, scrub, and disturbed areas
Species in the Ballota genus
Ballota acetabulosa,
Ballota africana,
Ballota andreuzziana,
Ballota antilibanotica,
Ballota bullata,
Ballota cristata,
Ballota glandulosissima,
Ballota grisea,
Ballota hirsuta,
Ballota hispanica,
Ballota kaiseri,
Ballota larendana,
Ballota luteola,
Ballota macedonica,
Ballota macrodonta,
Ballota nigra,
Ballota philistaea,
Ballota platyloma,
Ballota pseudodictamnus,
Ballota rotundifolia,
Ballota saxatilis,
Ballota sechmenii,
Ballota undulata,
Ballota velerea,
Ballota adenophora,
Ballota byblensis,
Ballota antalyensis,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,