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
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.
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 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,