Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrodonta
ID:
315939

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Balansa

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 4: 54 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315271

Common Names

  • Large-toothed Ballota
  • Macrodont Ballota
  • Macrodont Horehound

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Description

Ballota macrodonta (also called Ballota macrodontum, 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 macrodonta is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ballota macrodonta has yellow 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ballota macrodonta is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division is best done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ballota macrodonta

Ballota macrodonta is native to the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and Italy.

Ballota macrodonta FAQ

What is the common name of Ballota macrodonta?

Large-toothed Ballota

What is the scientific name of Large-toothed Ballota?

Ballota macrodonta

What type of plant is Large-toothed Ballota?

A shrub

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-19628: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.