Lamium eriocephalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 506 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222494
Common Names
- Lamium eriocephalum
- Woolly Dead-nettle
- Woolly Henbit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Lamium eriocephalum glandulosidens (Hub.-Mor.) R.R.Mill [unknown]
- Lamium glandulosidens Hub.-Mor. [unknown]
Description
Lamium eriocephalum (also called 'Red Dead-nettle' and 'Lamium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant from the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia. It is a herbaceous perennial with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lamium eriocephalum 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 eriocephalum 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 eriocephalum 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 eriocephalum
Lamium eriocephalum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Lamium eriocephalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lamium eriocephalum?
Lamium eriocephalum
What is the common name of Lamium eriocephalum?
Woolly dead-nettle
Where is Lamium eriocephalum native to?
Europe
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-107439: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.