Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
iranshahrii
ID:
231256

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rech.f.) A.L.Budantzev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 77(9): 76 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230587



Common Names

  • Lophanthus iranshahrii
  • Iranshahrii Orchid
  • Lophanthus


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Synonyms

  • Nepeta iranshahrii Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Lophanthus iranshahrii 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 iranshahrii 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 light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophanthus iranshahrii is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Caucasus region of Russia and is found in moist meadows and open woods. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Lophanthus iranshahrii

Lophanthus iranshahrii can be found in parts of Iran and Iraq.

Lophanthus iranshahrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophanthus iranshahrii?

Lophanthus iranshahrii

What is the common name of Lophanthus iranshahrii?

Iranshahrii Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Lophanthus iranshahrii?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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-115119: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
A.L. Budantzev (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Budantzev' in the authors string.