Ballota cristata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.H.Davis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 4: 394 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314825
Common Names
- Ceara Vervain
- Cristate Ballota
- Chapada Vervain
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ballota cristata (also called Crested 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 cristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ballota cristata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ballota cristata is a perennial plant that is easy to grow. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.
Where to Find Ballota cristata
Ballota cristata 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 cristata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ballota cristata?
Ballota cristata
What is the common name of Ballota cristata?
Crested Horehound
What is the natural habitat of Ballota cristata?
It is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19585: Based on the initial data import
Peter Hadland Davis (1918-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Davis' in the authors string.