Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Leonotis [1137]

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Family: Lamiaceae

family_ja: シソ

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description_en: Genus of about 30 species of aromatic annuals, perennials, and evergreen to semi-evergreen subshrubs and shrubs (deciduous in cold climates) from upland grassland and rocky areas, mainly in South Africa, with one species widely distributed in tropical regions. They have square stems and opposite, lance-shaped to ovate leaves, and are cultivated for their showy whorls of 2-lipped flowers produced in terminal, leafy, raceme-like inflorescences. In frost-prone climates, they may be treated as tender perennials and grown in a cool greenhouse, or planted outdoors once there is little risk of frost. In warmer areas, grow outdoors in a border or against a warm wall.

hardiness_en: Half hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring, or take greenwood cuttings in late spring or summer.

pests_en: Susceptible to grey mould (Botrytis), red spider mites, and whiteflies under glass.

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comment_ja: カエンキセワタ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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