Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deminutus
ID:
225322

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.I.Krecz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 11: 136 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224652



Common Names

  • Small Motherwort
  • Small Lion's Tail
  • Small Leonurus


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Synonyms

  • Leonurus deminutus orientalis Krestovsk. [unknown]
  • Leonurus glaucescens deminutus (V.I.Krecz.) Karav. ex Gubanov & V.N.Tikhom. [unknown]

Description

Leonurus deminutus (also called Dwarf motherwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with glossy, dark green leaves and long-lasting, pink flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in temperate grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leonurus deminutus 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 deminutus 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 deminutus 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 deminutus

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

Leonurus deminutus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leonurus deminutus?

Leonurus deminutus

What is the natural habitat of Leonurus deminutus?

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

What is the flower color of Leonurus deminutus?

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-109519: Based on the initial data import
V.I. Kreczetowicz (1901-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.I.Krecz.' in the authors string.