Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
231247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 15: t. 1282 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230578



Common Names

  • Lophanthus chinensis
  • Chinensis Orchid
  • Lophanthus


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Synonyms

  • Hyssopus lophanthus L. [unknown]
  • Hyssopus resupinatus Moench [unknown]
  • Lophanthus communis Colla [unknown]
  • Lophanthus obtusifolius Heynh. [unknown]
  • Nepeta lophantha Fisch. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Vleckia chinensis Raf. [unknown]
  • Agastache lophanthus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lophanthus princeps E.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Lophanthus chinensis (also called Chinese Lophanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to China and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lophanthus chinensis is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It has also been used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, colds, and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Lophanthus chinensis flower is a small, yellow, fragrant flower with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophanthus chinensis is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is an ideal plant for container cultivation.

Where to Find Lophanthus chinensis

Lophanthus chinensis can be found in parts of China and Japan.

Lophanthus chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophanthus chinensis?

Lophanthus chinensis

What is the natural habitat of Lophanthus chinensis?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What are the care requirements for Lophanthus chinensis?

Lophanthus chinensis requires bright, indirect light and regular watering.

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-115110: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.