Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 579 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222440
Common Names
- Lamium amplexicaule
- Henbit Dead-nettle
- Henbit Henbit
Synonyms
- Lamiella amplexicaulis Fourn. [unknown]
- Lamiopsis amplexicaulis Opiz [unknown]
- Lamium amplexicaule album Pickens & M.C.W.Pickens [unknown]
- Lamium amplexicaule amplexicaule [unknown]
- Lamium lassithiense Coustur. & Gand. [unknown]
- Lamium mesogaeon Heldr. ex Boiss. [unknown]
- Lamium rumelicum Velen. [unknown]
- Lamium stepposum Kossko ex Klokov [unknown]
- Pollichia amplexicaulis (L.) Willd. [unknown]
- Lamium amplexicaule clandestinum Rchb. [unknown]
- Lamium amplexicaule breviflorum Coss. & Germ. [unknown]
- Lamium amplexicaule calyciflorum Ten. [unknown]
- Lamium amplexicaule albiflorum Tubilla & Lázaro Ibiza [unknown]
- Lamium amplexicaule cryptanthum Cariot [unknown]
- Lamium amplexicaule arenicola P.Monts. [unknown]
- Galeobdolon amplexicaule Moench [unknown]
- Lamium amplexicaule amplexicaule [unknown]
- Lamium stepposum Kossko ex Klok. [deprecated]
Description
Lamium amplexicaule (also called henbit dead-nettle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Europe. It is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lamium amplexicaule is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and as a dye for fabrics.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lamium amplexicaule var. allepicum (Boiss. & Hausskn.) Bornm.
Lamium amplexicaule var. incisum Boiss.
Lamium amplexicaule var. orientale (Pacz.) Mennema
Lamium amplexicaule sub. mauritanicum (Gand. ex Batt.) Maire
Lamium amplexicaule var. bornmuelleri Mennema
Lamium amplexicaule sub. amplexicaule
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lamium amplexicaule is white and tubular, with a yellow center. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lamium amplexicaule is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA zones 4-8.
Where to Find Lamium amplexicaule
Lamium amplexicaule is native to Europe and western Asia. It is found in moist, shady, wooded areas and can be grown in gardens. It is also available from nurseries and garden centers.
Lamium amplexicaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lamium amplexicaule?
Lamium amplexicaule
What is the common name of Lamium amplexicaule?
Henbit Dead-nettle
What is the natural habitat of Lamium amplexicaule?
It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia.
Species in the Lamium genus
Lamium album,
Lamium amplexicaule,
Lamium bifidum,
Lamium caucasicum,
Lamium confertum,
Lamium coutinhoi,
Lamium eriocephalum,
Lamium flexuosum,
Lamium galactophyllum,
Lamium galeobdolon,
Lamium garganicum,
Lamium glaberrimum,
Lamium holsaticum,
Lamium macrodon,
Lamium maculatum,
Lamium moschatum,
Lamium multifidum,
Lamium orientale,
Lamium orvala,
Lamium purpureum,
Lamium schrocteri,
Lamium taiwanense,
Lamium tomentosum,
Lamium tschorochense,
Lamium vreemanii,
Lamium gevorense,
Lamium demirizii,
Lamium cyrneum,
Lamium bakhtiaricum,
Lamium persepolitanum,
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,