Status:
valid
Authors:
Small
Source:
tro
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. [Small]. 1047. 1903 [22 Jul 1903]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001069851
Common Names
- Koellia dubia
- Dubious Koellia
- Dubious False-Foxglove
Description
Koellia dubia (also called Dubious Koellia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is a small shrub, growing up to 10 cm tall, with small, oval leaves. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in dry steppes and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Koellia dubia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Koellia dubia is white in color and has five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Koellia dubia
Koellia dubia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Species in the Koellia genus
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,