Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luteola
ID:
315920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Velen.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Cl. 11: 5 (1911 publ. 1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315252



Common Names

  • Ballota luteola
  • Small Ballota
  • Small Horehound


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Description

Ballota luteola (also called Ballota luteolum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ballota luteola is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ballota luteola has yellow flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem. They are covered in small, white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ballota luteola is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division is best done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ballota luteola

Ballota luteola can be found in Costa Rica and Panama.

Ballota luteola FAQ

What is the common name of Ballota luteola?

Yellow Ballota

What is the scientific name of Yellow Ballota?

Ballota luteola

What type of plant is Yellow Ballota?

A shrub

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-19626: Based on the initial data import
Josef Velenovský (1858-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Velen.' in the authors string.