Status:
valid
Authors:
V.I.Krecz. & Kuprian.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 11: 138 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224671
Common Names
- Hoary Motherwort
- Hoary Lion's Tail
- Hoary Leonurus
Description
Leonurus incanus (also called Hoary 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 incanus 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 incanus has small white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leonurus incanus is a perennial herb native to Central 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 incanus
Leonurus incanus is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Leonurus incanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leonurus incanus?
Leonurus incanus
What is the natural habitat of Leonurus incanus?
It is found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America
What is the flower color of Leonurus incanus?
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,