Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 582 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315321
Common Names
- Ballota nigra
- Nigra Ballota
- Nigra-like Ballota
Synonyms
- Marrubium nigrum Garsault [unknown]
- Stachys ballota Kuntze [unknown]
- Ballota foetida Lam. [unknown]
- Ballota nigra meridionalis Bég. [unknown]
- Ballota nigra submitis Borbás [unknown]
- Ballota sepium Paulet [unknown]
- Ballota sordida Salisb. [unknown]
- Ballota urticifolia Ortmann ex Nestl. [unknown]
- Ballota nigra subvillosa Borbás [unknown]
- Ballota nigra meridionalis (Bég.) Bég. [unknown]
- Ballota nigra foetida Boiss. [unknown]
- Ballota foetida glabrescens Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Ballota nigra (also called Black Horehound, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa and is commonly found in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ballota nigra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ballota nigra sub. foetida (Lam.) Hayek
Ballota nigra sub. nigra
Ballota nigra sub. ruderalis (Sw.) Briq.
Ballota nigra sub. sericea (Vandas) Patzak
Ballota nigra sub. velutina (Posp.) Patzak
Ballota nigra sub. anomala Greuter
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ballota nigra is a small, white flower with yellow markings. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ballota nigra is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Ballota nigra
Ballota nigra is native to the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and Italy.
Ballota nigra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ballota nigra?
Ballota nigra
What is the common name of Ballota nigra?
Black Horehound
What is the natural habitat of Ballota nigra?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,