Status:
valid
Authors:
Gürke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 30: 393 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224571
Common Names
- Goetze's Leonotis
- Goetze Leonotis
- Goetzei Leonotis
Description
Leonotis goetzei (also called Goetze's lion's tail, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with glossy, dark green leaves and long-lasting, orange flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Leonotis goetzei 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
Leonotis goetzei has bright orange flowers with a yellow center and a long, slender spadix. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leonotis goetzei can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept consistently moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Leonotis goetzei
Leonotis goetzei is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Leonotis goetzei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leonotis goetzei?
Leonotis goetzei
What is the natural habitat of Leonotis goetzei?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
What is the flower color of Leonotis goetzei?
The flowers are yellow or orange in color
Species in the Leonotis genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
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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,