Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
pinetorum
ID:
231269

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aitch. & Hemsl.) Levin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 5: 293 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230600

Common Names

  • Lophanthus pinetorum
  • Pinetorum Orchid
  • Lophanthus

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Synonyms

  • Nepeta cabulica Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Nepeta honigbergeri Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Nepeta pinetorum Aitch. & Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Nepeta pinetorum honigbergeri (Rech.f.) Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Lophanthus pinetorum (also called Pinetorum 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 pinetorum 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 pinetorum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophanthus pinetorum 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 pinetorum

Lophanthus pinetorum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Lophanthus pinetorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophanthus pinetorum?

Lophanthus pinetorum

What is the common name of Lophanthus pinetorum?

Pinetorum Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Lophanthus pinetorum?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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-115130: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
James Edward Tierney Aitchison (1836-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aitch.' in the authors string.
Ernst Ivar Levin (b.1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levin' in the authors string.