Ballota africana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 594 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314661
Common Names
- African Ballota
- African Horehound
- Ballota Africana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Marrubium africanum L. [unknown]
- Marrubium crispum L. [unknown]
- Marrubium laurifolium Hort.Par. ex Steud. [unknown]
- Marrubium thouinii Schult. ex Weinm. [unknown]
- Pseudodictamnus emarginatus Moench [unknown]
- Stachys africana Kuntze [unknown]
- Beringeria africana Neck. [unknown]
- Beringeria crispa G.Don [unknown]
Description
Ballota africana (also called African Ballota, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Ballota africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ballota africana is a small, white or pinkish-white, 2-lipped, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, round, dark green leaves with white veins.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ballota africana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Where to Find Ballota africana
Ballota africana is native to Africa. It can be found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes, meadows, and roadsides.
Ballota africana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ballota africana?
Ballota africana
What is the common name of Ballota africana?
African Ballota
What is the natural habitat of Ballota africana?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:444921-1: Based on the initial data import