Ballota antilibanotica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Post
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Pl. Post. 2: 20 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314705
Common Names
- Antilibanotica Ballota
- Antilibanotica Horehound
- Ballota Antilibanotica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ballota antilibanotica (also called Anti-Lebanese Ballota, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Ballota antilibanotica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used medicinally for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ballota antilibanotica 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 antilibanotica is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in early spring or fall.
Where to Find Ballota antilibanotica
Ballota antilibanotica is native to the Mediterranean. It can be found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes, meadows, and roadsides.
Ballota antilibanotica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ballota antilibanotica?
Ballota antilibanotica
What is the common name of Ballota antilibanotica?
Lebanese Horehound
What is the natural habitat of Ballota antilibanotica?
It is native to the Mediterranean region, including Lebanon, Syria, Israel, and Jordan
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-19574: Based on the initial data import
George Edward Post (1838-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Post' in the authors string.