Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
album
ID:
223096

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 579 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222425



Common Names

  • Lamium album
  • White Dead-nettle
  • White Henbit


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Synonyms

  • Lamium album brachyodon Bordz. [unknown]
  • Lamium niveum hort. ex Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Lamium vulgatum Benth. [unknown]
  • Lamium album parietariifolium (Benth.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Lamium album roseum Dumort. [unknown]
  • Lamium album viciosoi Pau [unknown]
  • Lamium sempervirens Khokhr. [deprecated]

Description

Lamium album (also called white dead-nettle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Europe. It is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lamium album 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lamium album sub. album
Lamium album sub. barbatum (Siebold & Zucc.) Mennema
Lamium album sub. crinitum (Montbret & Aucher ex Benth.) Mennema

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lamium album is white and tubular, with a yellow center. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lamium album is a low-maintenance, 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 4-8.

Where to Find Lamium album

Lamium album can be found in moist, shady areas of Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It is also found in North America, where it is an introduced species.

Lamium album FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lamium album?

Lamium album

What is the common name of Lamium album?

White Dead-nettle

What is the natural habitat of Lamium album?

It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia.

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