Status:
valid
Authors:
Emb. & Maire
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Sci. Nat. Maroc, Bot. 22: 26 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236618
Common Names
- Marrubium Humbertii
- Humbert's Horehound
- Humbert's Marrubium
Description
Marrubium humbertii (also called Humbert's Horehound, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to Southern Europe and North Africa and grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Marrubium humbertii has been used as a diuretic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic. It is also used to treat respiratory ailments such as asthma, bronchitis, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Marrubium humbertii are white and small. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are hairy and toothed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marrubium humbertii is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in early spring. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist medium.
Where to Find Marrubium humbertii
Marrubium humbertii can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Marrubium humbertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marrubium humbertii?
Marrubium humbertii
What is the common name of Marrubium humbertii?
Humbertii Horehound
What is the family of Marrubium humbertii?
Lamiaceae
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,