Lamium taiwanense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.S.Ying
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Mem. Coll. Agric. Natl. Taiwan Univ. 31(1): 22 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222677
Common Names
- Lamium taiwanense
- Taiwan Dead-nettle
- Taiwan Henbit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lamium taiwanense (also called 'Taiwan Dead-nettle' and 'Lamium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant from the family Lamiaceae. It is native to East 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 taiwanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant has attractive foliage and is known for its ability to tolerate shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lamium taiwanense has small, white, two-lipped flowers with a yellow center and a hairy stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and hairy.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lamium taiwanense is a perennial plant that is native to Taiwan. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Lamium taiwanense
Lamium taiwanense can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Lamium taiwanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lamium taiwanense?
Lamium taiwanense
What is the common name of Lamium taiwanense?
Taiwan Dead-nettle
What is the family of Lamium taiwanense?
Lamiaceae
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-107605: Based on the initial data import
Shao Shun Ying (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Ying' in the authors string.