Ballota philistaea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 284 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315539
Common Names
- Philistaea Ballota
- Philistaea's Ballota
- Philistaean Ballota
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ballota philistaea (also called Philistaea Ballota, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a single stem and two leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, white flowers with a yellow center.
Uses & Benefits
Ballota philistaea has non-medical uses such as being used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ballota philistaea has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ballota philistaea is a small epiphytic orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be cultivated in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome. The plant should be divided into smaller pieces, each with at least one growth point, and then planted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Ballota philistaea
Ballota philistaea can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Ballota philistaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ballota philistaea?
Ballota philistaea
What type of plant is Ballota philistaea?
Herb
Where is Ballota philistaea found?
Mediterranean
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-19653: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.