Leucas chinensis (Retz.) Sm.

Species

Angiosperms > Lamiales > Lamiaceae > Leucas

Characteristics

A herb. It grows 20-30 cm tall. It has a white silky coating.
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It is a subtropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-12

Usage

The leaves are used for a herbal tea.
Uses medicinal tea
Edible leaves
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Distribution

Leucas chinensis world distribution map, present in China, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, and Taiwan, Province of China

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60454704-2
WFO ID wfo-0000226932
COL ID 7248T
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Synonyms

Leucas chinensis Leucas chinensis Phlomis montana Leucas chinensis var. lanata Leucas mollissima var. chinensis Phlomis chinensis Blandina chinensis

Lower taxons

Leucas chinensis var. chinensis Leucas chinensis var. batanensis