Status:
valid
Authors:
(Freitag) A.L.Budantzev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 77(9): 77 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230586
Common Names
- Lophanthus hedgei
- Hedgei Orchid
- Lophanthus
Synonyms
- Nepeta hedgei Freitag [unknown]
Description
Lophanthus hedgei (also called Hedge's Lophanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lophanthus hedgei is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It has also been used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, colds, and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Lophanthus hedgei flower is a small, yellow, fragrant flower with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lophanthus hedgei is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Caucasus region of Russia and is found in moist meadows and open woods. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Lophanthus hedgei
Lophanthus hedgei can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Lophanthus hedgei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lophanthus hedgei?
Lophanthus hedgei
What is the common name of Lophanthus hedgei?
Hedgei Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Lophanthus hedgei?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Lophanthus genus
Lophanthus adenocladus,
Lophanthus allotrius,
Lophanthus archibaldii,
Lophanthus chinensis,
Lophanthus depauperatus,
Lophanthus dschuparensis,
Lophanthus elegans,
Lophanthus hedgei,
Lophanthus iranshahrii,
Lophanthus krylovii,
Lophanthus laxiflorus,
Lophanthus michauxii,
Lophanthus ouroumitanensis,
Lophanthus oxyodontus,
Lophanthus pinetorum,
Lophanthus schrenkii,
Lophanthus schtschurowskianus,
Lophanthus sessilifolius,
Lophanthus subnivalis,
Lophanthus tibeticus,
Lophanthus tschimganicus,
Lophanthus varzobicus,
Lophanthus turcicus,
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,