Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
turkestanicus
ID:
223043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Knorring

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 21: 314 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222372

Common Names

  • Lagochilus turkestanicus
  • Turkestan Bush
  • Turkestan Bush

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Description

Lagochilus turkestanicus (also called Turkestan Lagochilus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the western part of Central Asia, and is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lagochilus turkestanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lagochilus turkestanicus has white, pink or purple flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagochilus turkestanicus is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. Propagation is done through division of the rootstock or through seed. Seeds should be sown on a medium that is well-draining and contains plenty of organic matter. Keep the medium moist and in bright, indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Lagochilus turkestanicus

Lagochilus turkestanicus is native to Central Asia and can be found in the countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Lagochilus turkestanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lagochilus turkestanicus?

Lagochilus turkestanicus

What is the common name of Lagochilus turkestanicus?

Turkestanicus

What is the natural habitat of Lagochilus turkestanicus?

It is found in the mountains of Central Asia

Species in the Lagochilus genus

Lagochilus acutilobus, Lagochilus alutaceus, Lagochilus androssowii, Lagochilus aucheri, Lagochilus balchanicus, Lagochilus botschantzevii, Lagochilus bungei, Lagochilus cabulicus, Lagochilus cuneatus, Lagochilus diacanthophyllus, Lagochilus grandiflorus, Lagochilus gypsaceus, Lagochilus hindukushi, Lagochilus hirsutissimus, Lagochilus hirtus, Lagochilus hispidus, Lagochilus ilicifolius, Lagochilus inebrians, Lagochilus kaschgaricus, Lagochilus knorringianus, Lagochilus kschtutensis, Lagochilus lanatonodus, Lagochilus leiacanthus, Lagochilus longidentatus, Lagochilus macracanthus, Lagochilus nevskii, Lagochilus occultiflorus, Lagochilus olgae, Lagochilus paulsenii, Lagochilus platyacanthus, Lagochilus platycalyx, Lagochilus proskorjakovii, Lagochilus pubescens, Lagochilus pungens, Lagochilus quadridentatus, Lagochilus schugnanicus, Lagochilus seravschanicus, Lagochilus setulosus, Lagochilus subhispidus, Lagochilus taukumensis, Lagochilus turkestanicus, Lagochilus vvedenskyi, Lagochilus xianjiangensis, Lagochilus lorestanicus,

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-107309: Based on the initial data import
Olga Knorring (1887-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Knorring' in the authors string.