Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bifida
ID:
968611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boenn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Monast. Westphal. : 178 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967949

Common Names

  • Bifid Galeopsis
  • Bifid Hemp-Nettle
  • Bifid Hempweed

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Description

Galeopsis bifida (also called 'Bifid 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 bifida 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 bifida 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 bifida 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 bifida

Galeopsis bifida 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,