Leonurus cardiaca - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 584 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224637
Common Names
- Motherwort
- Common Motherwort
- Lion's Ear
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Lamium cardiaca Baill. [unknown]
- Leonurus aconitifolius Schlecht. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
- Leonurus campestris Andrz. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Leonurus canescens Dumort. [unknown]
- Leonurus cardiaca hirtella Holub [unknown]
- Leonurus cardiaca intermedium Holub [unknown]
- Leonurus crispus Murr. [unknown]
- Leonurus discolor K.Koch [unknown]
- Leonurus glabra Gilib. [unknown]
- Leonurus illyricus hort. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Leonurus intermedius Holub [unknown]
- Leonurus lacerus Lindl. [unknown]
- Leonurus multifidus Raf. [unknown]
- Leonurus neglectus Schrank [unknown]
- Leonurus ruderalis Salisb. [unknown]
- Leonurus trilobatus Dulac [unknown]
- Stachys triloba Stokes [unknown]
- Cardiaca crispa Moench [unknown]
- Cardiaca glabra Gilib. [unknown]
- Cardiaca stachys Medik. [unknown]
- Cardiaca trilobata Lam. [unknown]
- Cardiaca vulgaris Moench [unknown]
- Leonurus cardiaca canescens (Dumort.) T.Durand [unknown]
- Leonurus cardiaca rotundifolia Zalewski [unknown]
- Leonurus cardiaca adscendens K.Koch [unknown]
Description
Leonurus cardiaca (also called Motherwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with glossy, dark green leaves and long-lasting, pink flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in temperate grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Leonurus cardiaca 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leonurus cardiaca has small, white 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leonurus cardiaca is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 30-60 cm and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Leonurus cardiaca
Leonurus cardiaca is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Leonurus cardiaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leonurus cardiaca?
Leonurus cardiaca
What is the natural habitat of Leonurus cardiaca?
It is found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America
What is the flower color of Leonurus cardiaca?
The flowers are white or pink in color
Species in the Leonurus genus
Leonurus cardiaca, Leonurus chaituroides, Leonurus deminutus, Leonurus glaucescens, Leonurus incanus, Leonurus japonicus, Leonurus kuprijanoviae, Leonurus macranthus, Leonurus mongolicus, Leonurus nuristanicus, Leonurus panzerioides, Leonurus persicus, Leonurus pseudomacranthus, Leonurus pseudopanzerioides, Leonurus pubescens, Leonurus quinquelobatus, Leonurus royleanus, Leonurus sibiricus, Leonurus tataricus, Leonurus tibeticus, Leonurus turkestanicus, Leonurus urticifolius, Leonurus villosissimus, Leonurus wutaishanicus,
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-109505: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.