Balaustion pulcherrimum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulcherrimum
ID:
314730
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 9: t. 852 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314062
Common Names
- Balaustion pulcherrimum
- Pulcherrimum Balaustion
- Beautiful Balaustion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Balaustion pulcherrimum (also called Betony, Wood Betony, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a rosette of leaves and a flowering stem. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Balaustion pulcherrimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Balaustion pulcherrimum has white to pink flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves at the base.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Balaustion pulcherrimum is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial with attractive, velvety, silver-green foliage and small, pink flowers in summer. It is easy to grow in average, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Balaustion pulcherrimum
Balaustion pulcherrimum can be found in the Mediterranean region, in areas such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Balaustion pulcherrimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Balaustion pulcherrimum?
Balaustion pulcherrimum
What is the common name of Balaustion pulcherrimum?
Beautiful Balaustion
What is the growth habit of Balaustion pulcherrimum?
Balaustion pulcherrimum is an upright, spreading, perennial herb.
Species in the Balaustion genus
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19513: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.