Status:
valid
Authors:
Steven
Source:
wcs
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 3: 266 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329695
Common Names
- Betonica Nivea
- Nivea Betonica
- Nivea
Description
Betonica nivea (also called Snowy Betony, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Betonica nivea is a plant native to Europe. It has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Betonica nivea sub. ossetica (Bornm.) Krestovsk.
Betonica nivea sub. abchasica (N.P.Popov ex Grossh.) Krestovsk.
Betonica nivea sub. nivea
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Betonica nivea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Betonica nivea is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain a desired shape. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Betonica nivea
Betonica nivea is native to Europe and Asia.
Betonica nivea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Betonica nivea?
Betonica nivea
What is the family of Betonica nivea?
Lamiaceae
What is the common name of Betonica nivea?
Nivea Betonica
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,