Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
botryoides
ID:
945961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steven

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 3: 266 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945299



Common Names

  • Dracocephalum botryoides
  • Cluster-flowered Dracocephalum
  • Cluster-flowered Dragonhead


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Description

Dracocephalum botryoides (also called Bunchy Dragonhead, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dracocephalum botryoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dracocephalum botryoides are blue or purple, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracocephalum botryoides is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Dracocephalum botryoides

Dracocephalum botryoides can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Species in the Dracocephalum genus

Dracocephalum aitchisonii, Dracocephalum argunense, Dracocephalum aucheri, Dracocephalum austriacum, Dracocephalum bipinnatum, Dracocephalum botryoides, Dracocephalum breviflorum, Dracocephalum bullatum, Dracocephalum butkovii, Dracocephalum calophyllum, Dracocephalum charkeviczii, Dracocephalum discolor, Dracocephalum diversifolium, Dracocephalum ferganicum, Dracocephalum foetidum, Dracocephalum formosum, Dracocephalum forrestii, Dracocephalum fragile, Dracocephalum fruticulosum, Dracocephalum grandiflorum, Dracocephalum heterophyllum, Dracocephalum hoboksarensis, Dracocephalum imberbe, Dracocephalum imbricatum, Dracocephalum integrifolium, Dracocephalum isabellae, Dracocephalum jacutense, Dracocephalum junatovii, Dracocephalum kafiristanicum, Dracocephalum komarovii, Dracocephalum kotschyi, Dracocephalum krylovii, Dracocephalum lindbergii, Dracocephalum longipedicellatum, Dracocephalum microflorum, Dracocephalum moldavica, Dracocephalum multicaule, Dracocephalum multicolor, Dracocephalum nodulosum, Dracocephalum nuratavicum, Dracocephalum nuristanicum, Dracocephalum nutans, Dracocephalum oblongifolium, Dracocephalum olchonense, Dracocephalum origanoides, Dracocephalum palmatoides, Dracocephalum palmatum, Dracocephalum parviflorum, Dracocephalum paulsenii, Dracocephalum peregrinum,

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,

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