Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haussknechtii
ID:
968648

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ludw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 10: 117 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967986

Common Names

  • Haussknechtii Galeopsis
  • Haussknechtii Hemp-Nettle
  • Haussknechtii Hempweed

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Description

Galeopsis haussknechtii (also called Haussknecht's galeopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Galeopsis haussknechtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, coughs, and colds. The leaves are also used for treating skin ailments, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galeopsis haussknechtii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galeopsis haussknechtii is an annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seeds, which should be sown in late spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a sunny spot and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of about 15 cm (6 in) when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Galeopsis haussknechtii

Galeopsis haussknechtii can be found in parts of Europe, including Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy.

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,

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