Lamium caucasicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Grossh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Izv. Azerbaidzhansk. Fil. 10: 39 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222468
Common Names
- Lamium caucasicum
- Caucasian Dead-nettle
- Caucasian Henbit
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- Lamium purpureum caucasicum (Grossh.) Menitsky [unknown]
Description
Lamium caucasicum (also called Caucasian 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 caucasicum 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
The flower of Lamium caucasicum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lamium caucasicum 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 caucasicum
Lamium caucasicum can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
Lamium caucasicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lamium caucasicum?
Lamium caucasicum
What is the common name of Lamium caucasicum?
Caucasian dead-nettle
Where is Lamium caucasicum native to?
Caucasus
Species in the Lamium genus
Lamium album, Lamium amplexicaule, Lamium bifidum, Lamium caucasicum, Lamium confertum, Lamium coutinhoi, Lamium eriocephalum, Lamium flexuosum, Lamium galactophyllum, Lamium galeobdolon, Lamium garganicum, Lamium glaberrimum, Lamium holsaticum, Lamium macrodon, Lamium maculatum, Lamium moschatum, Lamium multifidum, Lamium orientale, Lamium orvala, Lamium purpureum, Lamium schrocteri, Lamium taiwanense, Lamium tomentosum, Lamium tschorochense, Lamium vreemanii, Lamium gevorense, Lamium demirizii, Lamium cyrneum, Lamium bakhtiaricum, Lamium persepolitanum,
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-107415: Based on the initial data import
Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.