Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
astracanicum
ID:
237214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1787

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Rar. 1: 11, t. 109 (1787)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236546

Common Names

  • Marrubium Astracanicum
  • Astracanicum Marrubium
  • Marrubium Astracanicum Plant

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Synonyms

  • Marrubium purpureum kurdicum Bornm. [unknown]

Description

Marrubium astracanicum (also called Astracan Marrubium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in dry forests, usually in areas with low humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Marrubium astracanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is tolerant of drought and poor soils. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Marrubium astracanicum sub. astracanicum
Marrubium astracanicum sub. macrodon (Bornm.) P.H.Davis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marrubium astracanicum is small and white with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marrubium astracanicum is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Marrubium astracanicum

Marrubium astracanicum is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Marrubium astracanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marrubium astracanicum?

Marrubium astracanicum

What is the common name of Marrubium astracanicum?

Astracan Marrubium

Where is Marrubium astracanicum native to?

Europe

Species in the Marrubium genus

Marrubium alyssoides, Marrubium alysson, Marrubium anisodon, Marrubium aschersonii, Marrubium astracanicum, Marrubium atlanticum, Marrubium ayardii, Marrubium bastetanum, Marrubium bourgaei, Marrubium catariifolium, Marrubium cephalanthum, Marrubium cordatum, Marrubium crassidens, Marrubium cuneatum, Marrubium cylleneum, Marrubium depauperatum, Marrubium deserti, Marrubium duabense, Marrubium echinatum, Marrubium eriocephalum, Marrubium fontianum, Marrubium friwaldskyanum, Marrubium glechomifolium, Marrubium globosum, Marrubium heterocladum, Marrubium heterodon, Marrubium hierapolitanum, Marrubium humbertii, Marrubium incanum, Marrubium leonuroides, Marrubium litardierei, Marrubium lutescens, Marrubium multibracteatum, Marrubium paniculatum, Marrubium parviflorum, Marrubium peregrinum, Marrubium persicum, Marrubium pestalozzae, Marrubium plumosum, Marrubium procerum, Marrubium propinquum, Marrubium rotundifolium, Marrubium supinum, Marrubium thessalum, Marrubium trachyticum, Marrubium vanense, Marrubium velutinum, Marrubium vulcanicum, Marrubium vulgare, Marrubium werneri,

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