What is Leonotis?
The Lamiaceae family is home to Leonotis of Flowering Plants. Leonotis is a tropical genus that consists of nine different species. The fertilized exotic plants have several unique characteristics, including a decreasing series of pulsating flowers and round piles of spikes.
These shrubby perennials are also known as the lion's ear. The reason is the corolla of the plant reminiscent of tawny tufts of the lion. Every fast -growing flower is also covered with small hair, which further increases the lion's ear. Other names for African and Indian plants include Lebake, Wild Dagga, Minaret Flower and Umhlamp.
As leonotis flowers grow, they form a distinctive formula. Once one flower is formed, the velvet strain of the plant is tightened through it, allowing the growth of additional flowers above the previous cluster. It continues several times until the plant consists of a long stem, sometimes the flowering groups of tubular flovers are connected.
Most leonotis flowers are a bright orange shade. Some may be a lighter shadeapricots or even creamy white. Flowering usually occurs during the autumn months, with flowers arranged in firmly wrapped arrangements.
Although the lion's ear requires enough water to get and grow rapidly, it will remain alive during dry when it is well introduced in the ground. Hroup plants have strong wooded stems that make the plants resistant. Complete fertilization of the Sun and Spring is recommended for the best results with this plant. At full height, the plant can grow up to 6 feet (1.8 meters).
flowering plants Leonotis can be found in rocky terrain. The half of the plants that are doing well also thrive in high grass areas and banks. In the settings of private and commercial property, people often use flower stems to attract landscape displays.
Leonotis is considered to be a very attractive plant for people and wildlife. Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies andOther garden guests regularly flock to plants. The reason is enough nectar found inside the flowers of plants.
Some herbal tradition also corresponds to the plant used to treat several health complaints such as skin rashes, cough and cold, intestinal worms and menstrual cycle problems. The herb is reportedly used internally and externally. However, leonotis should be careful, as it can cause vomiting or dizziness. Women who are pregnant can become pregnant or nursing should avoid herb.