Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peregrinum
ID:
237333

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 582 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236665

Common Names

  • Marrubium Peregrinum
  • Peregrine Horehound
  • Peregrine Marrubium

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Synonyms

  • Marrubium affine Host [unknown]
  • Marrubium angustifolium Moench [unknown]
  • Marrubium candidissimum L. [unknown]
  • Marrubium civice Klokov [unknown]
  • Marrubium creticum Mill. [unknown]
  • Marrubium creticum Roth [unknown]
  • Marrubium flexuosum Moench [unknown]
  • Marrubium odoratissimum Pourr. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Marrubium pannonicum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Marrubium pauciflorum Wallr. [unknown]
  • Marrubium praecox Janka [unknown]
  • Marrubium remotum Janka [unknown]
  • Marrubium rubrum Roth [unknown]
  • Marrubium setaceum Desr. [unknown]
  • Marrubium uncinatum Hornem. [unknown]
  • Atirbesia bracteata Raf. [unknown]
  • Marrubium peregrinum creticum (Mill.) K.Koch [unknown]
  • Marrubium pestalozzae auct. [deprecated]

Description

Marrubium peregrinum (also called wandering horehound, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and western Asia. It has small, white flowers and velvety, gray-green leaves. It prefers dry, well-drained soils and is often found in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Marrubium peregrinum 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

Marrubium peregrinum has white flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marrubium peregrinum 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 peregrinum

Marrubium peregrinum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Marrubium peregrinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marrubium peregrinum?

Marrubium peregrinum

What is the common name of Marrubium peregrinum?

Peregrine Horehound

Where is Marrubium peregrinum native to?

Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

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