Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
264513

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-146930: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.