Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
foetidum
ID:
945996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. 2: 27 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945334



Common Names

  • Dracocephalum foetidum
  • Fetid Dracocephalum
  • Fetid Dragonhead


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Description

Dracocephalum foetidum (also called Stinking 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 foetidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including for treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dracocephalum foetidum 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 foetidum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Dracocephalum foetidum

Dracocephalum foetidum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-63780: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.