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
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.
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 Leonotis genus
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,