Galeopsis nana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Otsch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 42: 15 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808707
Common Names
- Galeopsis nana
- Dwarf Galeopsis
- Miniature Galeopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galeopsis nana (also called Dwarf Hemp-nettle, among many other common names) is a small annual herb with small white flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Galeopsis nana is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used medicinally, as it has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galeopsis nana has small, white flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galeopsis nana is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It is best to sow the seeds in spring.
Where to Find Galeopsis nana
Galeopsis nana is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.
Galeopsis nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galeopsis nana?
Galeopsis nana
What is the family of Galeopsis nana?
Lamiaceae
What is the habitat of Galeopsis nana?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-346947: Based on the initial data import
D.A. Otschiauri (b.1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otsch.' in the authors string.