Marrubium parviflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 1: 33 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236660
Common Names
- Marrubium Parviflorum
- Small-Flowered Horehound
- Small-Flowered Marrubium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marrubium parviflorum (also called small-flowered 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 parviflorum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Marrubium parviflorum sub. oligodon (Boiss.) SeyboldMarrubium parviflorum sub. parviflorum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marrubium parviflorum has small white flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.
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Marrubium parviflorum 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 parviflorum
Marrubium parviflorum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Marrubium parviflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marrubium parviflorum?
Marrubium parviflorum
What is the common name of Marrubium parviflorum?
Small-flowered Horehound
Where is Marrubium parviflorum native to?
Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
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-120905: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.