Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
royleana
ID:
223073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 404 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222402



Common Names

  • Lallemantia royleana
  • Royle's Lallemantia
  • Royle's Lallemant


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Synonyms

  • Nepeta erodiifolia Boiss. [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum inderiense Less. ex Kar. & Kir. [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum royleanum Benth. [unknown]

Description

Lallemantia royleana (also called Royle's lallemantia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Central Asia. It is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lallemantia royleana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lallemantia royleana has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lallemantia royleana is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Lallemantia royleana

Lallemantia royleana is native to Central Asia and can be found in the countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Lallemantia royleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lallemantia royleana?

Lallemantia royleana

What is the common name of Lallemantia royleana?

Royle's Lallemantia

What is the natural habitat of Lallemantia royleana?

It is native to the western and central Asian regions, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

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-107342: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.