Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 595 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315014
Common Names
- Hairy Ballota
- Vervain
- Pitcher Sage
Synonyms
- Marrubium cinereum Desr. [unknown]
- Marrubium crispum Desr. [unknown]
- Marrubium hirsutum Willd. [unknown]
- Ballota africana Colmeiro [unknown]
- Ballota cinerea Briq. [unknown]
- Ballota hispanica Willk. & Lange [unknown]
- Ballota mollissima Benth. [unknown]
- Ballota orbicularis Lag. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
- Beringeria cinerea (Desr.) Benth. ex G.Don [unknown]
- Beringeria hirsuta Neck. [unknown]
- Beringeria mollissima Heynh. [unknown]
- Zapateria hirsuta Pau [unknown]
- Ballota acuta (Moench) Murb. [unknown]
Description
Ballota hirsuta (also called Hairy Ballota, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry and rocky habitats such as hillsides, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ballota hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ballota hirsuta sub. hirsuta
Ballota hirsuta sub. gracilis (Maire) Ouyahya
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ballota hirsuta is white in color with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem with a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ballota hirsuta is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer and planting them in moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and established. Ballota hirsuta can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Ballota hirsuta
Ballota hirsuta can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Ballota hirsuta FAQ
What is the common name of Ballota hirsuta?
Hairy Ballota
What is the scientific name of Hairy Ballota?
Ballota hirsuta
What is the natural habitat of Ballota hirsuta?
It is native to the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia.
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,