Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 594 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315572
Common Names
- Pseudodictamnus Ballota
- Pseudodictamnus's Ballota
- Pseudodictamnic Ballota
Synonyms
- Marrubium pallidum Salisb. [unknown]
- Marrubium pseudodictamnus L. [unknown]
- Moluccella fruticosa Forssk. [unknown]
- Ballota dictamnifolia St.-Lag. [unknown]
- Beringeria pseudodictamnus Neck. [unknown]
Description
Ballota pseudodictamnus (also called Pseudodictamnus Ballota, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant found in Central and South America. It has a short stem with a single leaf and a single flower. The flowers are white with purple stripes and have a broad, flat lip. It is found in humid forests, often growing in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ballota pseudodictamnus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, headaches, and skin conditions.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ballota pseudodictamnus sub. pseudodictamnus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ballota pseudodictamnus has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ballota pseudodictamnus is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Ballota pseudodictamnus
Ballota pseudodictamnus can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Ballota pseudodictamnus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ballota pseudodictamnus?
Ballota pseudodictamnus
What is the common name of Ballota pseudodictamnus?
False Dittany
What is the habitat of Ballota pseudodictamnus?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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,