Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 21: 683 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329619
Common Names
- Betonica macrantha
- Large-flowered Betonica
- Macranthous Betonica
Synonyms
- Betonica rosea Prien. ex Hornem. [unknown]
Description
Betonica macrantha (also called Betony, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in sunny, moist habitats, and has heart-shaped leaves and small, pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Betonica macrantha has been used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It has also been used as an insect repellent and to make dyes for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Betonica macrantha is a small, white or pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Betonica macrantha is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a cold frame. The plant can also be divided in spring or fall.
Where to Find Betonica macrantha
Betonica macrantha can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Betonica macrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Betonica macrantha?
Betonica macrantha
What is the common name of Betonica macrantha?
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What is the family of Betonica macrantha?
Lamiaceae
Species in the Betonica genus
Betonica alopecuros,
Betonica brantii,
Betonica bulgarica,
Betonica hirsuta,
Betonica macrantha,
Betonica nivea,
Betonica officinalis,
Betonica orientalis,
Betonica scardica,
Betonica betoniciflora,
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,