Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutescens
ID:
237306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 5: 34 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236638



Common Names

  • Marrubium Lutescens
  • Yellow Horehound
  • Yellow Marrubium


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Description

Marrubium lutescens (also called yellow horehound, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and western Asia. It has small, yellow 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 lutescens 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

Marrubium lutescens has small, yellow flowers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marrubium lutescens 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 lutescens

Marrubium lutescens can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Marrubium lutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marrubium lutescens?

Marrubium lutescens

What is the common name of Marrubium lutescens?

Lutescens Horehound

What is the family of Marrubium lutescens?

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-120886: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.