Ballota sechmenii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gemici & Leblebici
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Candollea 50: 50 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315781
Common Names
- Sechmenii Ballota
- Ballota Sechmenii
- Sechmenii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ballota sechmenii (also called 'Sechmen's Ballota', among many other common names) is a small shrub found in Central and South America. It has a single, thin, erect stem with a few leaves and small, white flowers with purple lips. It is found in humid montane forests, usually at elevations of 500-2000m.
Uses & Benefits
Ballota sechmenii is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin conditions. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ballota sechmenii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a purple center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ballota sechmenii is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure optimal growth.
Where to Find Ballota sechmenii
Ballota sechmenii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ballota sechmenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ballota sechmenii?
Ballota sechmenii
What is the common name of Ballota sechmenii?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Ballota sechmenii?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19675: Based on the initial data import
Yusuf Gemici (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gemici' in the authors string.
Erkuter Leblebici (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leblebici' in the authors string.