Status:
valid
Authors:
Jamzad
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iran 76: 428 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335007
Common Names
- Dracocephalum ghahremanii
- Ghahremanii Dracocephalum
- Dracocephalum's Ghahremanii
Description
Dracocephalum ghahremanii (also called 'Ghahreman's Dragonhead', 'Rooikrans', 'Rooikrantz' among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Middle East. It has long, thin, green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry areas and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dracocephalum ghahremanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dracocephalum ghahremanii has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dracocephalum ghahremanii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Dracocephalum ghahremanii
Dracocephalum ghahremanii can be found in Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Syria.
Dracocephalum ghahremanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dracocephalum ghahremanii?
Dracocephalum ghahremanii
What is the common name of Dracocephalum ghahremanii?
Ghahreman's Dragonhead
What type of plant is Dracocephalum ghahremanii?
Dracocephalum ghahremanii is a herb
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,