Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bunge) Soják
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Cas. Nár. Mus., Odd. Prír. 150: 216 (1981 publ. 1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263845
Common Names
- Panzerina canescens
- Canescens Panzerina
- Grey Panzerina
Synonyms
- Leonurus bungeanus Schischk. [unknown]
- Leonurus canescens (Bunge) Benth. [unknown]
- Panzeria canescens Bunge [unknown]
Description
Panzerina canescens (also called Hoary Panzerina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, India, and Nepal. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has an erect stem with white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Panzerina canescens is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Panzerina canescens is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Panzerina canescens is a perennial herb that prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Panzerina canescens
Panzerina canescens is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Panzerina canescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panzerina canescens?
Panzerina canescens
What is the common name of Panzerina canescens?
Canescens Panzerina
What is the natural habitat of Panzerina canescens?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia
Species in the Panzerina genus
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,