Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nuristanicus
ID:
225374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Murata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 17: 73 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224704



Common Names

  • Nuristan Motherwort
  • Nuristan Lion's Tail
  • Nuristan Leonurus


Searching for Leonurus nuristanicus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Leonurus cardiaca nuristanicus (Kitam.) Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Leonurus nuristanicus (also called Nuristan 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 nuristanicus 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 nuristanicus has white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Leonurus nuristanicus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Leonurus nuristanicus 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 nuristanicus

Leonurus nuristanicus can be found in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Leonurus nuristanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leonurus nuristanicus?

Leonurus nuristanicus

What type of plant is Leonurus nuristanicus?

Herb

Where is Leonurus nuristanicus native to?

Asia

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-109566: Based on the initial data import
Gen Murata (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murata' in the authors string.