Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
litardierei
ID:
237305

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marmey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Trav. Inst. Sci. Chérifien, Sér. Bot. 14: 48 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236637



Common Names

  • Marrubium Litardierei
  • Litardiere's Horehound
  • Litardiere's Marrubium


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Synonyms

  • Marrubium africanum Humbert [unknown]
  • Marrubium candissimum africanum Litard. & Maire [unknown]
  • Marrubium africanum flavescens Maire & Weiller [unknown]

Description

Marrubium litardierei (also called Litardiere's horehound, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and western Asia. It has small, white flowers and velvety, gray-green leaves. It prefers dry, well-drained soils and is often found in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Marrubium litardierei has been used as a diuretic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic. It is also used to treat respiratory ailments such as asthma, bronchitis, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Marrubium litardierei 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 litardierei 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 litardierei

Marrubium litardierei can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Marrubium litardierei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marrubium litardierei?

Marrubium litardierei

What is the common name of Marrubium litardierei?

Litardierei Horehound

What is the family of Marrubium litardierei?

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-120885: Based on the initial data import
Françoise Marmey: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marmey' in the authors string.