Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
macracanthus
ID:
223014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Nov. 1: 30 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222343



Common Names

  • Lagochilus macracanthus
  • Macracanthus Lagochilus
  • Lagochilus Macracanthus


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Description

Lagochilus macracanthus (also called Large-Flowered Lagochilus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the western part of Central Asia, and is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lagochilus macracanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lagochilus macracanthus has white, pink or purple flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagochilus macracanthus is an annual plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Lagochilus macracanthus

Lagochilus macracanthus is native to Central Asia.

Lagochilus macracanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lagochilus macracanthus?

Lagochilus macracanthus

What is the common name of Lagochilus macracanthus?

Macracanthus

What is the natural habitat of Lagochilus macracanthus?

It is found in the mountains of Central Asia

Species in the Lagochilus genus

Lagochilus acutilobus, Lagochilus alutaceus, Lagochilus androssowii, Lagochilus aucheri, Lagochilus balchanicus, Lagochilus botschantzevii, Lagochilus bungei, Lagochilus cabulicus, Lagochilus cuneatus, Lagochilus diacanthophyllus, Lagochilus grandiflorus, Lagochilus gypsaceus, Lagochilus hindukushi, Lagochilus hirsutissimus, Lagochilus hirtus, Lagochilus hispidus, Lagochilus ilicifolius, Lagochilus inebrians, Lagochilus kaschgaricus, Lagochilus knorringianus, Lagochilus kschtutensis, Lagochilus lanatonodus, Lagochilus leiacanthus, Lagochilus longidentatus, Lagochilus macracanthus, Lagochilus nevskii, Lagochilus occultiflorus, Lagochilus olgae, Lagochilus paulsenii, Lagochilus platyacanthus, Lagochilus platycalyx, Lagochilus proskorjakovii, Lagochilus pubescens, Lagochilus pungens, Lagochilus quadridentatus, Lagochilus schugnanicus, Lagochilus seravschanicus, Lagochilus setulosus, Lagochilus subhispidus, Lagochilus taukumensis, Lagochilus turkestanicus, Lagochilus vvedenskyi, Lagochilus xianjiangensis, Lagochilus lorestanicus,

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-107282: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.