Pseudodictamnus undulatus (Sieber ex Fresen.) Salmaki & Siadati
الزقوم
Syn. Marrubium undulatum Sieber ex Fresen. (1833)
Lamiaceae
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Morphological Description
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Description
Multi-stemmed, undershrub up to 75 cm tall. Indumentum of dense glandular and spreading simple and stellate hairs and sessile glands. Leaves petiolate, orbiculate to reniform, rugose, up to 25 x 35 mm, cordate or truncate at base, undulate to crenate, obtuse. Verticillasters (whorle-like dichasial cyme) longer than bracts, many, dense, mostly clearly separated. Bracteoles rigid , linear to subulate, very small. Calyx crenate to denticulate, 12-15 mm wide limb. Corolla white with crimson spots.
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Description
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Habitat and Distribution
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Geographical Distribution Range
This Mediterranean species is restricted to Lebanon-Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the Sinai region.
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Ecology
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Phenology
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecFloweringFructification
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IUCN Red List Category
Not Evaluated
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Phenology
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Uses and Values
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Aromatic and Medicinal Use
Aromatic usages; Medicinal use
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Description of Traditional Uses
Traditionally valued for its aromatic qualities and use in local medicinal infusions to support digestive wellness.
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Aromatic and Medicinal Use