Ballota larendana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 519 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315213
Common Names
- Ballota larendana
- Larendan Ballota
- Larendan Horehound
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Ballota simonii Hub.-Mor. [unknown]
Description
Ballota larendana (also called Ballota larendanum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ballota larendana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ballota larendana has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem. They are covered in small, white hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ballota larendana can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided when they are dormant and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Ballota larendana
Ballota larendana can be found in Costa Rica and Panama.
Ballota larendana FAQ
What is the best temperature for Ballota larendana?
Ballota larendana prefers temperatures between 18-25°C (64-77°F)
What is the best humidity for Ballota larendana?
Ballota larendana prefers a humidity of 60-80%.
What is the best light for Ballota larendana?
Ballota larendana prefers bright, indirect light.
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-19622: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.