Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1763
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 809 (1763)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222579
Common Names
- Lamium maculatum
- Spotted Dead-nettle
- Spotted Henbit
Synonyms
- Lamium affine Guss. & Ten. [unknown]
- Lamium cardiaca Cogn. [unknown]
- Lamium columnae Ten. [unknown]
- Lamium cupreum Schott [unknown]
- Lamium dilatatum Schur [unknown]
- Lamium elegantissimum Schur [unknown]
- Lamium foliosum Crantz [unknown]
- Lamium grandiflorum Herb.Willd. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Lamium grenieri Mutel [unknown]
- Lamium gundelsheimeri K.Koch [unknown]
- Lamium hirsutum Lam. [unknown]
- Lamium laevigatum L. [unknown]
- Lamium maculatum strictopurpureum A.P.Khokhr. [unknown]
- Lamium maculatum villosifolium R.R.Mill [unknown]
- Lamium melissifolium Mill. [unknown]
- Lamium mutabile Dumort. [unknown]
- Lamium niveum Schrad. [unknown]
- Lamium pallidiflorum Beck [unknown]
- Lamium rubrum Jenkinson [unknown]
- Lamium rugosum [Soland.] [unknown]
- Lamium stoloniferum Lapeyr. [unknown]
- Lamium tillii Ten. [unknown]
- Lamium truncatum Boiss. [unknown]
- Lamium villosifolium (R.R.Mill) A.P.Khokhr. [unknown]
- Lamium maculatum laevigatum (L.) Mutel [unknown]
- Lamium maculatum hirsutum (Lam.) Nyman [unknown]
- Lamium maculatum niveum (Schrad.) Nyman [unknown]
- Lamium cupreum dilatatum (Schur) Nyman [unknown]
- Lamium maculatum grenieri (Mutel) Nyman [unknown]
- Lamium album maculatum L. [unknown]
- Lamium vulgatum rubrum (Jenk.) Benth. [unknown]
- Lamium maculatum nemorale Rchb. [unknown]
- Lamium maculatum rubrum (Jenk.) Briq. [unknown]
- Lamium maculatum cupreum (Schott) Briq. [unknown]
- Lamium maculatum rugosum (Aiton) Briq. [unknown]
- Lamium maculatum bourgaei Briq. [unknown]
- Lamium maculatum kansuense C.Y.Wu & S.J.Hsuan [unknown]
- Lamium maculatum longifolium Rouy [unknown]
- Lamium maculatum glabratum Hoffmanns. & Link [unknown]
- Lamium maculatum glabratum (Hoffmanns. & Link) Cout. [unknown]
- Lamium maculatum maculatum [unknown]
- Lamium laevigatum auct. [deprecated]
- Lamium maculatum maculatum [unknown]
Description
Lamium maculatum (also called 'Spotted Dead-nettle' and 'Lamium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant from the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia. It is a herbaceous perennial with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lamium maculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant has attractive foliage and is known for its ability to tolerate shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lamium maculatum 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 maculatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Lamium maculatum
Lamium maculatum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Lamium maculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lamium maculatum?
Lamium maculatum
What is the common name of Lamium maculatum?
Spotted dead-nettle
Where is Lamium maculatum native to?
Europe
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,