Prunella albanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pénzes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Ann. Hist.-Nat. Mus. Natl. Hung. 57: 171 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283646
Common Names
- Prunella Albanica
- Albanian Self-Heal
- Albanian Heal-All
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prunella albanica (also called Albanian Selfheal, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is found in grasslands and is characterized by its small, pinkish-purple flowers and its lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Prunella albanica can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prunella albanica is purple with a white lip. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prunella albanica is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the root clumps and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Prunella albanica
Prunella albanica is native to the Balkans and southeastern Europe.
Prunella albanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prunella albanica?
Prunella albanica
What is the common name of Prunella albanica?
Albanian Selfheal
What is the natural habitat of Prunella albanica?
Mountain meadows of Europe
Species in the Prunella genus
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-165922: Based on the initial data import
Antal Pénzes (1895-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pénzes' in the authors string.