Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
nutans
ID:
946067

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 596 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945405

Common Names

  • Dracocephalum nutans
  • Nodding Dragonhead
  • Nodding Dragon's Head

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Description

Dracocephalum nutans (also called Nodding Dragonhead, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial with multiple stems that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single terminal flower. It is native to temperate regions of Asia and is found in moist grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Dracocephalum nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dracocephalum nutans has small white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracocephalum nutans is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination, which can take up to two weeks.

Where to Find Dracocephalum nutans

Dracocephalum nutans can be found in the mountains of western China and Mongolia.

Species in the Dracocephalum genus

Dracocephalum aitchisonii, Dracocephalum argunense, Dracocephalum aucheri, Dracocephalum austriacum, Dracocephalum bipinnatum, Dracocephalum botryoides, Dracocephalum breviflorum, Dracocephalum bullatum, Dracocephalum butkovii, Dracocephalum calophyllum, Dracocephalum charkeviczii, Dracocephalum discolor, Dracocephalum diversifolium, Dracocephalum ferganicum, Dracocephalum foetidum, Dracocephalum formosum, Dracocephalum forrestii, Dracocephalum fragile, Dracocephalum fruticulosum, Dracocephalum grandiflorum, Dracocephalum heterophyllum, Dracocephalum hoboksarensis, Dracocephalum imberbe, Dracocephalum imbricatum, Dracocephalum integrifolium, Dracocephalum isabellae, Dracocephalum jacutense, Dracocephalum junatovii, Dracocephalum kafiristanicum, Dracocephalum komarovii, Dracocephalum kotschyi, Dracocephalum krylovii, Dracocephalum lindbergii, Dracocephalum longipedicellatum, Dracocephalum microflorum, Dracocephalum moldavica, Dracocephalum multicaule, Dracocephalum multicolor, Dracocephalum nodulosum, Dracocephalum nuratavicum, Dracocephalum nuristanicum, Dracocephalum nutans, Dracocephalum oblongifolium, Dracocephalum olchonense, Dracocephalum origanoides, Dracocephalum palmatoides, Dracocephalum palmatum, Dracocephalum parviflorum, Dracocephalum paulsenii, Dracocephalum peregrinum,

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,

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