Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ocymifolia
ID:
225263

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) Iwarsson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr. 28: 32 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224593

Common Names

  • Lion's Tail
  • Wild Dagga
  • Klip Dagga

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Synonyms

  • Leonotis dubia E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Leonotis leonitis R.Br. [unknown]
  • Phlomis ocymifolia Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Leonotis leonitis hirtiflora (Benth.) Skan [unknown]
  • Leonotis leonitis leonitis [unknown]
  • Leonotis mollis mollis [unknown]

Description

Leonotis ocymifolia (also called Wild dagga, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with glossy, dark green leaves and long-lasting, orange flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Leonotis ocymifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leonotis ocymifolia var. ocymifolia
Leonotis ocymifolia var. raineriana (Vis.) Iwarsson
Leonotis ocymifolia var. schinzii (Gürke) Iwarsson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leonotis ocymifolia has bright orange flowers with a yellow center and a long, slender spadix. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leonotis ocymifolia can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept consistently moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Leonotis ocymifolia

Leonotis ocymifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Leonotis ocymifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leonotis ocymifolia?

Leonotis ocymifolia

What is the natural habitat of Leonotis ocymifolia?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

What is the flower color of Leonotis ocymifolia?

The flowers are yellow or orange in color

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-109460: Based on the initial data import
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.
Mattias Iwarsson (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iwarsson' in the authors string.