Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz. ex Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 495 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945338
Common Names
- Dracocephalum fragile
- Fragile Dracocephalum
- Fragile Dragonhead
Description
Dracocephalum fragile (also called Fragile Dragonhead, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dracocephalum fragile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including for treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dracocephalum fragile sub. fragile
Dracocephalum fragile sub. crenatum Vodop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dracocephalum fragile has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dracocephalum fragile can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Dracocephalum fragile
Dracocephalum fragile can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Himalayas.
Species in the Dracocephalum genus
Dracocephalum aitchisonii,
Dracocephalum argunense,
Dracocephalum aucheri,
Dracocephalum austriacum,
Dracocephalum bipinnatum,
Dracocephalum botryoides,
Dracocephalum breviflorum,
Dracocephalum bullatum,
Dracocephalum butkovii,
Dracocephalum calophyllum,
Dracocephalum charkeviczii,
Dracocephalum discolor,
Dracocephalum diversifolium,
Dracocephalum ferganicum,
Dracocephalum foetidum,
Dracocephalum formosum,
Dracocephalum forrestii,
Dracocephalum fragile,
Dracocephalum fruticulosum,
Dracocephalum grandiflorum,
Dracocephalum heterophyllum,
Dracocephalum hoboksarensis,
Dracocephalum imberbe,
Dracocephalum imbricatum,
Dracocephalum integrifolium,
Dracocephalum isabellae,
Dracocephalum jacutense,
Dracocephalum junatovii,
Dracocephalum kafiristanicum,
Dracocephalum komarovii,
Dracocephalum kotschyi,
Dracocephalum krylovii,
Dracocephalum lindbergii,
Dracocephalum longipedicellatum,
Dracocephalum microflorum,
Dracocephalum moldavica,
Dracocephalum multicaule,
Dracocephalum multicolor,
Dracocephalum nodulosum,
Dracocephalum nuratavicum,
Dracocephalum nuristanicum,
Dracocephalum nutans,
Dracocephalum oblongifolium,
Dracocephalum olchonense,
Dracocephalum origanoides,
Dracocephalum palmatoides,
Dracocephalum palmatum,
Dracocephalum parviflorum,
Dracocephalum paulsenii,
Dracocephalum peregrinum,
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,