Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kaiseri
ID:
315852

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.Tackh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 26: 378 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315184

Common Names

  • Ballota kaiseri
  • Kaiser's Ballota
  • Kaiser's Horehound

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Description

Ballota kaiseri (also called Ballota kaiserii, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ballota kaiseri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ballota kaiseri has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem. They are covered in small, white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ballota kaiseri can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided when they are dormant and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ballota kaiseri

Ballota kaiseri can be found in Costa Rica and Panama.

Ballota kaiseri FAQ

What is the best temperature for Ballota kaiseri?

Ballota kaiseri prefers temperatures between 18-25°C (64-77°F)

What is the best humidity for Ballota kaiseri?

Ballota kaiseri prefers a humidity of 60-80%.

What is the best light for Ballota kaiseri?

Ballota kaiseri prefers bright, indirect light.

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,