Ballota rotundifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 21: 697 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315604
Common Names
- Ballota Rotundifolia
- Rotundifolia Ballota
- Rotundifoli Ballota
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Ballota armena Boiss. [unknown]
- Ballota glandulifera Trautv. [unknown]
Description
Ballota rotundifolia (also called Rotundifolia Ballota, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a single stem and two leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, white flowers with a yellow center.
Uses & Benefits
Ballota rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, headaches, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ballota rotundifolia has small, white flowers with a yellow-green lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ballota rotundifolia is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Ballota rotundifolia
Ballota rotundifolia can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Ballota rotundifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ballota rotundifolia?
Ballota rotundifolia
What is the common name of Ballota rotundifolia?
Round-leaved Ballota
What is the habitat of Ballota rotundifolia?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:444986-1: Based on the initial data import