Leonurus urticifolius - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 65(2): 601 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224738
Common Names
- Stinging Nettle-leaved Motherwort
- Stinging Nettle-leaved Lion's Tail
- Stinging Nettle-leaved Leonurus
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Leonurus urticifolius (also called Nettle-leaved Motherwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows in moist meadows and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Leonurus urticifolius 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 urticifolius has white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Leonurus urticifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
Where to Find Leonurus urticifolius
Leonurus urticifolius can be found in Europe and western Asia.
Leonurus urticifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leonurus urticifolius?
Leonurus urticifolius
What are the common names of Leonurus urticifolius?
Nettle-leaved Motherwort, Nettle-leaved Marjoram, and Nettle-leaved Motherwort
What is the natural habitat of Leonurus urticifolius?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea, and is found in moist, shady areas
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-109597: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Li Xi-wen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Li' in the authors string.