Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
congesta
ID:
270278

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Y.Wu) Kamelin & Makhm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 75: 244 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269610

Common Names

  • Congested Cudweed
  • Congested Pussytoes
  • Congested's Cudweed

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Synonyms

  • Phlomis congesta C.Y.Wu [unknown]

Description

Phlomoides congesta (also called Congesta Phlomoides, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a woody base and a stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves, with a smooth or slightly toothed margin. It is native to the Caucasus, Iran and Afghanistan, and is found in sunny meadows, rocky slopes and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Phlomoides congesta has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phlomoides congesta is yellow or orange, and has four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phlomoides congesta is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Take cuttings in the spring or early summer and place them in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted. Plant the rooted cuttings in the garden in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Phlomoides congesta

Phlomoides congesta can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and from Morocco to the Caucasus.

Phlomoides congesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phlomoides congesta?

Phlomoides congesta

What are the common names of Phlomoides congesta?

Congested phlomis

What is the natural habitat of Phlomoides congesta?

Grasslands and rocky slopes

Species in the Phlomoides genus

Phlomoides adenantha, Phlomoides admirabilis, Phlomoides agraria, Phlomoides ajdarovae, Phlomoides alaica, Phlomoides alberti, Phlomoides alpina, Phlomoides ambigua, Phlomoides andersii, Phlomoides arctifolia, Phlomoides ariana, Phlomoides atropurpurea, Phlomoides azerbaijanica, Phlomoides baburii, Phlomoides baissunensis, Phlomoides baldschuanica, Phlomoides bamianica, Phlomoides beckeri, Phlomoides betonicoides, Phlomoides boissieriana, Phlomoides botschantzevii, Phlomoides brachystegia, Phlomoides bracteosa, Phlomoides breviflora, Phlomoides burmanica, Phlomoides canescens, Phlomoides chinghoensis, Phlomoides codonocalyx, Phlomoides congesta, Phlomoides cordifolia, Phlomoides czuiliensis, Phlomoides dentosa, Phlomoides ebracteolata, Phlomoides eriocalyx, Phlomoides ferganensis, Phlomoides fetisowii, Phlomoides fimbriata, Phlomoides forrestii, Phlomoides franchetiana, Phlomoides freitagii, Phlomoides fulgens, Phlomoides glabra, Phlomoides gymnocalyx, Phlomoides gymnoclada, Phlomoides gypsacea, Phlomoides hajastanica, Phlomoides hissarica, Phlomoides hybrida, Phlomoides hyoscyamoides, Phlomoides iliensis,

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-152528: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Kamelin (1938-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kamelin' in the authors string.
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
A.M. Makhmedov (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makhm.' in the authors string.