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
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.
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 Galeopsis genus
Galeopsis nana,
Galeopsis acuminata,
Galeopsis angustifolia,
Galeopsis bifida,
Galeopsis carinthiaca,
Galeopsis haussknechtii,
Galeopsis ladanum,
Galeopsis ludwigii,
Galeopsis polychroma,
Galeopsis pubescens,
Galeopsis pyrenaica,
Galeopsis reuteri,
Galeopsis segetum,
Galeopsis speciosa,
Galeopsis sulfurea,
Galeopsis tetrahit,
Galeopsis wirtgenii,
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,