Leonotis leonurus contains a chemical constituent leonurine that has been reported to be used in traditional medicine for curing a wide range of ailments including headaches, coughs, fever, asthma, haemorrhoids and dysentery. Leonotis nepetifolia, klip dagga or lions ear is an exotic plant from africa. International journal of phytopharmacology preclinicaljournal. Aug 19, 2014 leonotis nepetifolia, more commonly known as klip dagga, is one of the easiest enthobotanicals to grow. Klip dagga is an erect, loosely branched annual with strongly. Leonotis nepetifolia is an annual or shortlived perennial plant growing from 1 3 metres tall. Mostly i smoke or vaporize it preferably leonotis nepetifolia, although leonurus sibiricus and leonotis leonurus are quite similar under all respects. It grows to a height of 3 metres 9 ft 10 in and has whorls of striking lipped flowers, that are. Klip dagga seeds lions ear for sale leonotis nepetifolia. It has become naturalized in subtropical and tropical areas all over the world and is often found along roadsides and in abandoned fields where it can grow up to 3m tall.
Leonotis nepetifolia is an important medicinal plant of repute in. Influence of light intensity, fertilizing and season on. How to grow klip dagga leonotis nepetifolia world seed supply. Its either that or it has been reseeding wonderfully. Preliminary phytochemical screening and antibacterial evaluation of leonotis nepetifolia l r. The flowers contain sweet nectar that attract many nectivorous birds such as sunbirds which include the whitebellied, black, yellowbellied, olive, collared and marico sunbirds. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. Leonotis nepetifolia tends to get quite tall, but it is a great choice for beginning gardeners as long as they have the appropriate space. Lions ear may be found throughout florida in disturbed areas. I grow the cultivar leonotis nepetifolia naivasha apricot. It is used to treat unspecified medicinal disorders.
The effects of this tincture were similar to the leonotis nepetifolia plants effects, so i will be comparing the two throughtout my description. Both are similar in that they have gorgeous bright orange flower clusters and are used similarly as medicinals for things like stress relief, fever and cough. Pdf ethno medicinal claims of leonotis nepetifolia l. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Swim grows both and can not really tell one from another when smoked, smelled etc, but the klip dagga does seem slightly more potent and to contain slightly more resin. Leonurus include the leaf decoction being a strong purgative and used for wound healing and. Although some types can be invasive in tropical climates, leonotis leonorus, also known as minaret flower and lions claw, is a popular ornamental in the home garden. Leonotis leonurus lion s tail an erect evergreen shrub to 4 to 6 or more feet tall by nearly as wide with a branching woody base that produces many erect herbaceous stems bearing dark green 4 to 6 inch long narrow lanceolate leaves with softly serrated margins. Br this species is accepted, and its native range is africa, indian subcontinent. At 3 feet tall and wide, it has a nice round upright habit and tawny orange tubular flowers on circular discs that make this an excellent pollinator plant, attracting bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Pdf antibacterial potential of crude methanolic extract of leonotis. These are primarily included because names of species rank are synonyms.
The product was advertised as wild dagga so wild dagga technically leonotis leonorus is what i thought he would recieve. May 14, 2020 the list of potential uses for leonotis nepetifolia is quite long. Growing leonotis plants perform best in full sunlight and nearly any welldrained soil. I bought a tincture labelled motherwort that supposedly contains extract from a plant called leonurus cardiaca. Leonotis leonurus, commonly called lions ear, is native to south africa. How to save seeds from leonotis nepetifolia klip dagga. A copy of the license is included in the section entitled gnu free documentation license.
Pdf screening for antibacterial activity and phytochemicals of. This showy perennial shrub has mintgreen foliage that, unlike the commonly grown leonotis leonurus, will not become woody at the base. It is part of the family lamiaceae such as flame nettle, catnip or white dead nettle. Leonotis nepetifolia noun the noun leonotis nepetifolia has 1 sense. Leonotis nepetifolia is native to the old world tropics but now is widepsread in the. Klip dagga leonotis nepetifolia, also known as lions ear, is closely related to wild dagga leonotis leonurus. Lions ear leonotis nepetifolia in the lions tail database new and unread treemails. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 109456 with original publication details.
Lions tail leonotis nepetifolia is a dramatic, easytogrow plant thats sure to grab peoples attention in your garden. It is native to tropical africa and southern india. Leonotis species, devils pincushion, klip dagga, lions ear. Deep mal, matishul, lions ear, annual lions ear, christmas candle stick plant family. Leonotis menthifolia village nurseries wholesale plant. These species can be distinguished by the following differences. Leonotis nepetifolia, also known as klip dagga, christmas candlestick, or lions ear, is a species of plant in the genus leonotis and the family lamiaceae.
The plant list includes 50 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus leonotis. Annual or shortlived perennial slender herb, 1a3 m tall, with easily uprooted c. This is the much sought after klip dagga strain, reportedly the strongest of all the strains. Plants profile for leonotis nepetifolia christmas candlestick. Leonotis nepetifolia definition of leonotis nepetifolia. Evaluation of antioxidant potential of leaves of leonotis. The present study has therefore been designed to determine the antioxidant and anticancer activities of leonotis nepetifolia l. Although they are cousins, theres a big difference in taste and smell. Plant details information about leonotis nepetifolia plant.
Wild dagga is a common name for either species and its really only a name used by ethnobotanical suppliers anyway, as is klip dagga or rock dagga most botany books refer to the species as lions tail and lions ear. It should also be noted that this tincture contains 3550% grain alcohol. Download a highresolution jpeg image of leonotis nepetifolia 685 kb. Eeln was administered at a dose of 250 and 500mgkgp. Proceedings of the academy of natural sciences of philadelphia 1. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria.
How to grow klip dagga leonotis nepetifolia world seed. I had smoked wild dagga before and what he recieved tasted or smelled nothing like it. Provided by smithsonian institution, department of botany. The plant list includes a further 21 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus leonotis. Klip dagga produces beautiful orange flowers in summer. Leonotis nepetifolia synonyms, leonotis nepetifolia pronunciation, leonotis nepetifolia translation, english dictionary definition of leonotis nepetifolia. As to the scientific appellation nepetifolia, it indicates that the plants foliage is similar to that of. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Leonotis nepetifolia pantropical herb having whorls of striking lipped flowers. Klip dagga, also known as lions ear, shandilay trinidad, christmas candlestick america and grantiparani india, is originally from africa and southern india.
A gorgeous tropical shrub native to south africa, lions ear leonotis was transported first to europe as early as the 1600s, and then found its way to north america with early settlers. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 109456 with original. Leonotis nepetifolia deepmal in narshapur, ap w2 img. Aside from the aforementioned uses, these teas and tinctures also are used to ease hypoglycemia and arthritis pain. Methods seedlings were cultivated under different levels of shade in native or fertilized modes. It is a plant that measures 2 meters in height and a good meter in width. The stem is branched at the upper nodes only and the plant has an easily uprooted taproot about 10cm long. Permission is granted to copy, distribute andor modify this document under the terms of the gnu free documentation license, version 1. While most other species in this genus are native to southern africa, l. Growing leonotis plants uses for leonotis lions ear.
Background leonotis nepetifolia family lamiaceae is a medicinal plant from which the flavonoid cirsiliol with sedative, hypnotic, antiinflammatory and cytotoxic activity has been extracted. Herbal medicine is used to treat many leonotis nepetifolia commonly known as. The source that i originally bought my seeds from for this plant claims that it is a perennial in zones 8 and above. Media in category leonotis nepetifolia the following 99 files are in this category, out of 99 total. A remedy concocted out of the leaf and root is also used in treating snakebites as well as a natural remedy or charm to keep snakes away. Wild dagga klip dagga leonotis nepetifolia view larger image. Since we adore this plant so much here at the shop, we decided to. As to the scientific appellation nepetifolia, it indicates that the plants foliage is similar to that of nepeta or catnip, another mint family plant. Sep 26, 2015 how to save seeds from leonotis nepetifolia, klip dagga, cordao lions ear. Lions ear plant is suitable for growing as a perennial in usda plant hardiness zones 9 through 11. Leonotis leonurus is primarily bird pollinated and the flower presentation and pollination mechanisms are all structured to support this type of pollinator. The most noticeable difference between the two is the leaf shape. Leonotis nepetifolia mint lions ear or klipp dagga. Leonotis species leonotis nepetifolia name synonyms leonotis nepetaefolia r.
Leonotis nepetifolia, more commonly known as klip dagga, is one of the easiest enthobotanicals to grow. Lions tail leonotis nepetifolia is very similar to lions ear leonotis leonurus and relatively similar to knobweed hyptis capitata and hyptis hyptis suaveolens. Plant database entry for lions ear leonotis nepetifolia with 52 images, 3 comments, and 33 data details. Phytochemical screening and antiemetic activity of leonotis. Pdf the methanolic extract of leaf, flower and stem of leonotis nepetifolia was analyzed for antibacterial activity against eight. In its native habitat, leonotis grows wild along roadsides, in scrublands and other grassy areas.
Evaluation of antioxidant potential of leaves of leonotis nepetifolia. To investigate the antioxidant and antiproliferative potential of leonotis nepetifolia l. The content of cirsiliol was measured monthly by highperformance liquid chromatography and the total. In my personal experience, nepetifolia is strongest, then leonurus, then sibiricus. These leonotis nepetifolia plants are a minimum of 5 tall and growing very quickly. Indian traditional systems of medicine such as ayurveda, unani.
To download the original size of this image, click on the link below. Although some africans smoke various forms of leonotis and call it dagga also slang for marijuana the cannabis genus is unrelated and contains different chemicals. Lamiaceae is a herb distributed in central and eastern. It can also be found growing abundantly in much of latin america and the west indies. And the best part is that it blooms almost any time of year. Leonotis nepetifolia is a species of plant in the genus leonotis and the family lamiaceae mint. Aiton leonurus globosus moench leonurus nepetifolius l. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about leonotis species, devils pincushion, klip dagga, lions ear, lions tail leonotis nepetifolia supplied by member gardeners in the. Wild klip dagga leonotis nepetifolia plant shamans garden. Comparative study of the essential oil composition and. Growing leonotis plants uses for leonotis lions ear plant.
Tubular twolipped orange flowers typical mint family appear in tiered whorls that encircle the square stems. It is a tropical shrub that can grow rapidly to 36 tall in a single season from seed planted in the garden in early spring. How to save seeds from leonotis nepetifolia, klip dagga, cordao lions ear. Leonotis nepetifolia in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Food and drug administration has not certified any of the claims as of 2011. Leonotis nepetifolia, also known as klip dagga, is a species of plant in the leonotis genus and the lamiaceae mint family. Known elsewhere as klip dagga, lions ear or, in trinidad, shandilay, this plant produces long stands of flowering orbs that are mostly orange but sometimes purple, red or. Leonotis species, devils pincushion, klip dagga, lions. While smaller plants can be grown inside, klip dagga is more of an outdoor plant. Leonotis nepetifolia, antimicrobial assays was done to analyze in vitro activity. Leonotis nepetifolia klip dagga seeds world seed supply.
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