Leonotis leonurus (Introduced)

Leonotis leonurus (L.) R.Br., Hortus Kew. 3: 410 1811. (Syn: Hemisodon leonurus (L.) Raf.; Leonotis leonurus var. albiflora Benth.; Leonurus africanus Mill.; Leonurus grandiflorus Moench; Leonurus superbus Medik.; Phlomis leonurus L.; Phlomis speciosa Salisb. [Illegitimate]); . S. Africa; Introduced: Burundi, Jawa, St.Helena as per POWO; . Leonotis leonurus, also known as lion’s tail and wild […]

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Leonotis nepetifolia

Leonotis nepetifolia (L.) R.Br., Hortus Kew. 3: 409 1811. (Syn. Leonurus globosus Moench [Illegitimate]; Leonurus nepetifolius (L.) Mill.; Phlomis nepetifolia L.); . lee-on-OH-tis — lion’s ear … Dave’s Botanary nep-eh-ti-FOH-lee-uh — having leaves like Nepeta (catnip)… Dave’s Botanary . commonly known as: annual lion’s ear, Christmas candlestick • Assamese: যাঠি তুলসী jathi tuloshi • Bengali: […]

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