Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
globosum
ID:
237270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Montbret & Aucher ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 6: 53 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236602



Common Names

  • Marrubium Globosum
  • Globe Horehound
  • Globe Marrubium


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Description

Marrubium globosum (also called Globe Horehound, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to Southern Europe and North Africa and grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Marrubium globosum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Marrubium globosum sub. globosum
Marrubium globosum sub. libanoticum (Boiss.) P.H.Davis
Marrubium globosum sub. micranthum (Boiss. & Heldr.) P.H.Davis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Marrubium globosum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Marrubium globosum is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in early spring. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist medium.

Where to Find Marrubium globosum

Marrubium globosum is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Marrubium globosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marrubium globosum?

Marrubium globosum

What is the common name of Marrubium globosum?

Globosum Horehound

What is the family of Marrubium globosum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-120853: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Pierre Martin Rémi Aucher-Éloy (1792-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aucher' in the authors string.
Gustave Coquebert de Montbret (1805-1837): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Montbret' in the authors string.