Ballota undulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 595 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315947
Common Names
- Ballota undulata
- Undulata Ballota
- Ballota Undulate
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Marrubium crispum Sieber ex Boiss. [unknown]
- Marrubium undulatum Sieber ex Fresen. [unknown]
Description
Ballota undulata (also called Wavy Ballota, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species with white and blue flowers. It is native to Central America, from Mexico to Costa Rica, and is found in humid forests at elevations of 500–1800 m.
Uses & Benefits
Ballota undulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ballota undulata is small, white and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ballota undulata is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by cuttings or division of the clumps of stems.
Where to Find Ballota undulata
Ballota undulata can be found in the Mediterranean region, parts of Asia, and parts of Africa.
Ballota undulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ballota undulata?
Ballota undulata
What is the family of Ballota undulata?
Lamiaceae
What is the distribution of Ballota undulata?
Europe, North Africa, Asia
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:445014-1: Based on the initial data import