Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
capituligera
ID:
949022

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8: 49 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948360

Common Names

  • Head-Flower Elsholtzia
  • Headflower Elsholtzia
  • Capituligera Elsholtzia

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Description

Elsholtzia capituligera (also called Capitate Elsholtzia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is a small shrub, reaching a height of up to 1 m. It is native to China, Japan, Korea, and Russia. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Elsholtzia capituligera is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elsholtzia capituligera has white flowers, small round seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elsholtzia capituligera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a light, sandy soil. The plants should be grown in a sunny position and should be kept moist during the growing season.

Where to Find Elsholtzia capituligera

Elsholtzia capituligera can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Species in the Elsholtzia genus

Elsholtzia amurensis, Elsholtzia angustifolia, Elsholtzia argyi, Elsholtzia beddomei, Elsholtzia blanda, Elsholtzia bodinieri, Elsholtzia capituligera, Elsholtzia cephalantha, Elsholtzia ciliata, Elsholtzia communis, Elsholtzia concinna, Elsholtzia cyprianii, Elsholtzia densa, Elsholtzia eriocalyx, Elsholtzia eriostachya, Elsholtzia feddei, Elsholtzia flava, Elsholtzia fruticosa, Elsholtzia glabra, Elsholtzia griffithii, Elsholtzia heterophylla, Elsholtzia hunanensis, Elsholtzia kachinensis, Elsholtzia luteola, Elsholtzia minima, Elsholtzia myosurus, Elsholtzia nipponica, Elsholtzia ochroleuca, Elsholtzia oldhamii, Elsholtzia penduliflora, Elsholtzia pilosa, Elsholtzia pubescens, Elsholtzia pygmaea, Elsholtzia rugulosa, Elsholtzia serotina, Elsholtzia souliei, Elsholtzia splendens, Elsholtzia stachyodes, Elsholtzia stauntonii, Elsholtzia strobilifera, Elsholtzia winitiana, Elsholtzia lamprophylla, Elsholtzia litangensis,

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-66711: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.