Ballota acetabulosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 595 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314598
Common Names
- Acetabulosa Ballota
- Acetabulosa Wood Betony
- Acetabulosa Hedge Nettle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Marrubium acetabulosum L. [unknown]
- Marrubium adfine Spreng. [unknown]
- Marrubium suffruticosum Mill. [unknown]
- Beringeria acetabulosa Neck. [unknown]
Description
Ballota acetabulosa (also called Ballota acetabulosa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and Europe. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Ballota acetabulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ballota acetabulosa are white to pinkish-purple in color and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings have small, oval leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ballota acetabulosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Where to Find Ballota acetabulosa
Ballota acetabulosa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia. It is a shrub with large, oval leaves and yellow flowers.
Ballota acetabulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ballota acetabulosa?
Ballota acetabulosa
What is the common name of Ballota acetabulosa?
Hairy Ballota
What is the natural habitat of Ballota acetabulosa?
Dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes
Species in the Ballota genus
Ballota acetabulosa, Ballota africana, Ballota andreuzziana, Ballota antilibanotica, Ballota bullata, Ballota cristata, Ballota glandulosissima, Ballota grisea, Ballota hirsuta, Ballota hispanica, Ballota kaiseri, Ballota larendana, Ballota luteola, Ballota macedonica, Ballota macrodonta, Ballota nigra, Ballota philistaea, Ballota platyloma, Ballota pseudodictamnus, Ballota rotundifolia, Ballota saxatilis, Ballota sechmenii, Ballota undulata, Ballota velerea, Ballota adenophora, Ballota byblensis, Ballota antalyensis,
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:444917-1: Based on the initial data import