Leonotis leonurus
Lion's Ear
Also known as: Hemisodon leonurus (L.) Raf. +8 more
- Hemisodon leonurus (L.) Raf.
- Leonotis africanus Mill.
- Leonotis leonurus (L.) W.T.Aiton, 1811
- Leonotis leonurus var. albiflora Benth.
- Leonurus africanus Mill.
- Leonurus grandiflorus Moench
- Leonurus superbus Medik.
- Leucas leonurus (L.) Anonymus
- Phlomis leonurus L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Leonotis leonurus (commonly known as Lion's ear) is a shrub within the Lamiaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Burundi, Jawa, St.Helena, Tasmania