Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
968604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehrh. ex Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Deutschl. Fl. Bot. Taschenb. 4: 8 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967942

Common Names

  • Angustifolia Galeopsis
  • Angustifolia Hemp-Nettle
  • Angustifolia Hempweed

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Description

Galeopsis angustifolia (also called 'Narrow-leaved Galeopsis', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in scrub, rocky slopes, and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Galeopsis angustifolia is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galeopsis angustifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galeopsis angustifolia can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Galeopsis angustifolia

Galeopsis angustifolia can be found in parts of Europe, including Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy.

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

Jakob Friedrich Ehrhart (1742-1795): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrh.' in the authors string.
Georg Franz Hoffmann (1760-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:447028-1: Based on the initial data import