Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mongolicus
ID:
225369

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: 137 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224699

Common Names

  • Mongolian Motherwort
  • Mongolian Lion's Tail
  • Mongolian Leonurus

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Description

Leonurus mongolicus (also called Mongolian motherwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to East Asia. It has a large, oval-shaped leaf with a single stem, and its leaves are up to 10 cm long. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Leonurus mongolicus 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 mongolicus has white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leonurus mongolicus 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 mongolicus

Leonurus mongolicus is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Leonurus mongolicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leonurus mongolicus?

Leonurus mongolicus

What type of plant is Leonurus mongolicus?

Herb

Where is Leonurus mongolicus native to?

Asia

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-109561: Based on the initial data import
V.I. Kreczetowicz (1901-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.I.Krecz.' in the authors string.
Ludmila Kuprianova (1914-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuprian.' in the authors string.