Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glandulosissima
ID:
315647

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor. & Patzak

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 64: 51 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314979



Common Names

  • Glandular Ballota
  • Glandular Hound's-tongue
  • Hound's-tongue


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Description

Ballota glandulosissima (also called Glandular horehound, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mint family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem, opposite leaves, and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ballota glandulosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ballota glandulosissima is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ballota glandulosissima is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer and planting them in moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and established. Ballota glandulosissima can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Ballota glandulosissima

Ballota glandulosissima is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of France, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland.

Ballota glandulosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ballota glandulosissima?

Ballota glandulosissima

What is the common name of Ballota glandulosissima?

Glandular Ballota

What is the natural habitat of Ballota glandulosissima?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-19599: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
Alois Patzak (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Patzak' in the authors string.