Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulgaris
ID:
284414

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 600 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283746



Common Names

  • Prunella Vulgaris
  • Common Self-Heal
  • Common Heal-All


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Synonyms

  • Prunella pennsylvanica Bigelow [unknown]
  • Prunella scaberrima auct. [deprecated]
  • Prunella vulgaris albiflora Tinant [unknown]
  • Prunella vulgaris capitellata (Beck) Nyman [unknown]
  • Prunella parviflora Lej. [unknown]
  • Prunella vulgaris parviflora (Gilib.) J.W.Moore [unknown]
  • Prunella vulgaris recta Tinant [unknown]
  • Prunella vulgaris japonica Kudô [unknown]
  • Prunella vulgaris leucantha Schur ex L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Prunella vulgaris vulgaris [unknown]
  • Prunella vulgaris vulgaris [unknown]

Description

Prunella vulgaris (also called Common 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 vulgaris 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Prunella vulgaris sub. asiatica (Nakai) H.Hara
Prunella vulgaris sub. hispida (Benth.) Hultén
Prunella vulgaris sub. lanceolata (W.P.C.Barton) Piper & Beattie
Prunella vulgaris sub. vulgaris
Prunella vulgaris sub. estremadurensis Franco

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prunella vulgaris is purple with a white lip. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunella vulgaris is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest method of propagation. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into their permanent location.

Where to Find Prunella vulgaris

Prunella vulgaris is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.

Prunella vulgaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prunella vulgaris?

Prunella vulgaris

What is the common name of Prunella vulgaris?

Common Selfheal

What is the natural habitat of Prunella vulgaris?

Mountain meadows of Europe

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