Lamium tomentosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 90 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222683
Common Names
- Lamium tomentosum
- Woolly Dead-nettle
- Woolly Henbit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Lamium alpestre Trautv. [unknown]
- Lamium filicaule Boiss. [unknown]
- Lamium hakkiarense Nábělek [unknown]
- Lamium sulfureum Hausskn. & Sint. ex R.R.Mill [unknown]
- Lamium tomentosum hakkiarense (Nábělek) R.R.Mill [unknown]
- Lamium vestitum Benth. [unknown]
Description
Lamium tomentosum (also called woolly 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 tomentosum 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 tomentosum 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 tomentosum is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. 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 tomentosum
Lamium tomentosum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Lamium tomentosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lamium tomentosum?
Lamium tomentosum
What is the common name of Lamium tomentosum?
Woolly Dead-nettle
What is the family of Lamium tomentosum?
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-107611: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.