Marrubium cuneatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
[Soland.]
Source:
wcs
Year:
1794
Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Aleppo , ed. 2, 2: 255 (1794)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236584
Common Names
- Marrubium Cuneatum
- Wedge-Leaved Horehound
- Wedge-Shaped Horehound
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- Marrubium gamodon Stapf [unknown]
- Marrubium polyodon Boiss. [unknown]
- Marrubium radiatum Delile ex Benth. [unknown]
- Marrubium cuneatum spinulosum Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Marrubium cuneatum (also called Cuneate Marrubium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in dry forests, usually in areas with low humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Marrubium cuneatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is tolerant of drought and poor soils. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Marrubium cuneatum are white and small. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are hairy and toothed.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marrubium cuneatum is a perennial herb that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Marrubium cuneatum
Marrubium cuneatum is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Marrubium cuneatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marrubium cuneatum?
Marrubium cuneatum
What is the common name of Marrubium cuneatum?
Cuneatum Horehound
What is the family of Marrubium cuneatum?
Lamiaceae
Species in the Marrubium genus
Marrubium alyssoides, Marrubium alysson, Marrubium anisodon, Marrubium aschersonii, Marrubium astracanicum, Marrubium atlanticum, Marrubium ayardii, Marrubium bastetanum, Marrubium bourgaei, Marrubium catariifolium, Marrubium cephalanthum, Marrubium cordatum, Marrubium crassidens, Marrubium cuneatum, Marrubium cylleneum, Marrubium depauperatum, Marrubium deserti, Marrubium duabense, Marrubium echinatum, Marrubium eriocephalum, Marrubium fontianum, Marrubium friwaldskyanum, Marrubium glechomifolium, Marrubium globosum, Marrubium heterocladum, Marrubium heterodon, Marrubium hierapolitanum, Marrubium humbertii, Marrubium incanum, Marrubium leonuroides, Marrubium litardierei, Marrubium lutescens, Marrubium multibracteatum, Marrubium paniculatum, Marrubium parviflorum, Marrubium peregrinum, Marrubium persicum, Marrubium pestalozzae, Marrubium plumosum, Marrubium procerum, Marrubium propinquum, Marrubium rotundifolium, Marrubium supinum, Marrubium thessalum, Marrubium trachyticum, Marrubium vanense, Marrubium velutinum, Marrubium vulcanicum, Marrubium vulgare, Marrubium werneri,
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,