Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 584 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224723
Common Names
- Siberian Motherwort
- Siberian Lion's Tail
- Siberian Leonurus
Synonyms
- Lamium sibiricum Cordem. [unknown]
- Leonurus manshuricus Yabe [unknown]
- Leonurus multifidus Desf. [unknown]
- Leonurus occidentalis Colla [unknown]
- Leonurus sibiricus glaber Krestovsk. [unknown]
- Leonurus sibiricus grandiflorus Benth. [unknown]
- Panzeria angustifolia Raf. [unknown]
- Panzeria multifida Moench [unknown]
- Panzeria sibirica hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
- Phlomis sibirica Medik. [unknown]
- Leonurus manshuricus albiflorus Nakai & Kitag. [unknown]
- Leonurus sibiricus albiflorus (Nakai & Kitag.) C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li [unknown]
Description
Leonurus sibiricus (also called Siberian Motherwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows in moist meadows and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Leonurus sibiricus 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 sibiricus has white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leonurus sibiricus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
Where to Find Leonurus sibiricus
Leonurus sibiricus can be found in Siberia.
Leonurus sibiricus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leonurus sibiricus?
Leonurus sibiricus
What are the common names of Leonurus sibiricus?
Siberian Motherwort, Siberian Marjoram, and Siberian Motherwort
What is the natural habitat of Leonurus sibiricus?
It is native to Siberia and is found in moist, shady areas
Species in the Leonurus genus
Leonurus cardiaca,
Leonurus chaituroides,
Leonurus deminutus,
Leonurus glaucescens,
Leonurus incanus,
Leonurus japonicus,
Leonurus kuprijanoviae,
Leonurus macranthus,
Leonurus mongolicus,
Leonurus nuristanicus,
Leonurus panzerioides,
Leonurus persicus,
Leonurus pseudomacranthus,
Leonurus pseudopanzerioides,
Leonurus pubescens,
Leonurus quinquelobatus,
Leonurus royleanus,
Leonurus sibiricus,
Leonurus tataricus,
Leonurus tibeticus,
Leonurus turkestanicus,
Leonurus urticifolius,
Leonurus villosissimus,
Leonurus wutaishanicus,
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,