Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
glabra
ID:
270294

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. ex Benth.) Kamelin & Makhm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 75: 246 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269626



Common Names

  • Smooth Cudweed
  • Smooth Pussytoes
  • Smooth's Cudweed


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Synonyms

  • Eremostachys glabra Boiss. ex Benth. [unknown]

Description

Phlomoides glabra (also called Phlomoides gymnocalyx, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 2 feet tall and has white, pink, or purple flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as rocky slopes and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Phlomoides glabra has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phlomoides glabra is yellow or orange, and has five petals. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are small and yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phlomoides glabra is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by division of the root clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist but not soggy. The seedlings should be given bright, indirect light and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into larger pots.

Where to Find Phlomoides glabra

Phlomoides glabra can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and from Morocco to the Caucasus.

Phlomoides glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phlomoides glabra?

Phlomoides glabra

What are the common names of Phlomoides glabra?

Smooth phlomis

What is the natural habitat of Phlomoides glabra?

Grasslands and rocky slopes

Species in the Phlomoides genus

Phlomoides adenantha, Phlomoides admirabilis, Phlomoides agraria, Phlomoides ajdarovae, Phlomoides alaica, Phlomoides alberti, Phlomoides alpina, Phlomoides ambigua, Phlomoides andersii, Phlomoides arctifolia, Phlomoides ariana, Phlomoides atropurpurea, Phlomoides azerbaijanica, Phlomoides baburii, Phlomoides baissunensis, Phlomoides baldschuanica, Phlomoides bamianica, Phlomoides beckeri, Phlomoides betonicoides, Phlomoides boissieriana, Phlomoides botschantzevii, Phlomoides brachystegia, Phlomoides bracteosa, Phlomoides breviflora, Phlomoides burmanica, Phlomoides canescens, Phlomoides chinghoensis, Phlomoides codonocalyx, Phlomoides congesta, Phlomoides cordifolia, Phlomoides czuiliensis, Phlomoides dentosa, Phlomoides ebracteolata, Phlomoides eriocalyx, Phlomoides ferganensis, Phlomoides fetisowii, Phlomoides fimbriata, Phlomoides forrestii, Phlomoides franchetiana, Phlomoides freitagii, Phlomoides fulgens, Phlomoides glabra, Phlomoides gymnocalyx, Phlomoides gymnoclada, Phlomoides gypsacea, Phlomoides hajastanica, Phlomoides hissarica, Phlomoides hybrida, Phlomoides hyoscyamoides, Phlomoides iliensis,

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-152542: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Kamelin (1938-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kamelin' in the authors string.
A.M. Makhmedov (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makhm.' in the authors string.