Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonicus
ID:
225347

Status:
valid

Authors:
Houtt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1778

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. 2(9): 366 (1778)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224677



Common Names

  • Japanese Motherwort
  • Japanese Lion's Tail
  • Japanese Leonurus


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Synonyms

  • Leonurus altissimus Bunge ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Leonurus artemisia (Lour.) S.Y.Hu [unknown]
  • Leonurus artemisia albiflorus (Migo) S.Y.Hu [unknown]
  • Leonurus cuneifolius Raf. [unknown]
  • Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet [unknown]
  • Leonurus intermedius Didr. [unknown]
  • Leonurus japonicus albiflorus (Migo) Y.C.Chu [unknown]
  • Leonurus japonicus niveus (Baranov & Skvortsov) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Leonurus mexicanus Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Leonurus sibiricus albiflorus Migo [unknown]
  • Leonurus sibiricus niveus A.I.Baranov & Skvortsov [unknown]
  • Stachys artemisiae Lour. [unknown]
  • Leonurus heterophyllus leucanthus C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li [unknown]
  • Leonurus sibiricus grandiflora Benth. [deprecated]
  • Leonurus manshuricus Yabe [deprecated]

Description

Leonurus japonicus (also called Japanese motherwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to East Asia. It has a large, oval-shaped leaf with a single stem, and its leaves are up to 10 cm long. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Leonurus japonicus 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 japonicus has white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leonurus japonicus is a perennial herb native to Japan. 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 japonicus

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

Leonurus japonicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leonurus japonicus?

Leonurus japonicus

What is the natural habitat of Leonurus japonicus?

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

What is the flower color of Leonurus japonicus?

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