Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chaituroides
ID:
225316

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 10: 161 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224646



Common Names

  • Chaitu's Motherwort
  • Chaitu's Lion's Tail
  • Chaitu's Leonurus


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Description

Leonurus chaituroides (also called Chaitur's lion's tail, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with glossy, dark green leaves and long-lasting, white flowers. It is native to India and is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Leonurus chaituroides 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 chaituroides has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a long, slender spadix. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leonurus chaituroides 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 chaituroides

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

Leonurus chaituroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leonurus chaituroides?

Leonurus chaituroides

What is the natural habitat of Leonurus chaituroides?

It is found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America

What is the flower color of Leonurus chaituroides?

The flowers are white or pink in color

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-109513: 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.