Status:
valid
Authors:
Beck
Source:
wcs
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 32: 185 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283657
Common Names
- Prunella Bicolor
- Two-Colored Self-Heal
- Two-Colored Heal-All
Synonyms
- Prunella beguinotii Sennen [unknown]
- Prunella commixta Elias & Pau [unknown]
- Prunella giraudiasii H.J.Coste & Revol [unknown]
- Prunella paui Merino [unknown]
- Prunella variabilis Beck [unknown]
- Prunella grandiflora pinnatifida Schleich. [unknown]
Description
Prunella bicolor (also called Two-Colored Selfheal, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is found in grasslands and is characterized by its small, pinkish-purple and white flowers and its lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Prunella bicolor can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prunella bicolor is purple with a white lip. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prunella bicolor is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the root clumps and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Prunella bicolor
Prunella bicolor is native to the Mediterranean region.
Prunella bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prunella bicolor?
Prunella bicolor
What is the common name of Prunella bicolor?
Two-Colored Selfheal
What is the natural habitat of Prunella bicolor?
Mountain meadows of Europe
Species in the Prunella genus
Prunella albanica,
Prunella bicolor,
Prunella codinae,
Prunella cretensis,
Prunella grandiflora,
Prunella hyssopifolia,
Prunella intermedia,
Prunella laciniata,
Prunella orientalis,
Prunella prunelliformis,
Prunella surrecta,
Prunella vulgaris,
Prunella gentianifolia,
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,