Leonotis ocymifolia
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Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID643fe09ed9ca3372046286 |
| Scientific name | Leonotis ocymifolia |
| Authority | (Burm.f.) Iwarsson |
| First published in | Fl. S. Afr. 28: 32 (1985) |
Description Top
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Leonotis ocymifolia, also known as the minaret flower, is a type of flowering plant belonging to the mint family. It is commonly used in Ethiopian folk medicine and can be found in Eastern Africa, from Sudan to South Africa. This plant is known for its ability to withstand drought and strong winds. It is distinguishable from the similar Leonotus leonuris due to its larger and more vibrant tubular flowers.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Leonotis dubia | E.Mey. | Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr. (Meyer) 242. |
| Leonotis leonitis | R.Br. | Hortus Kew. 3: 410 (1811) |
| Phlomis ocymifolia | Burm.f. | Fl. Indica , Prodr. Fl. Cap.: 16 (1768) |
| Leonotis leonitis var. hirtiflora | (Benth.) Skan | Fl. Cap. 5(2): 377. 1910 |
| Leonotis leonitis var. leonitis | Iwarsson | |
| Leonotis mollis var. mollis | Benth. | 242. |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| Amharic | ራስ ክምር |
| Arabic | أذن الأسد الحبقية |
| Chinese | 罗勒叶狮耳花 |
Varieties (abbr. var.) Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Leonotis ocymifolia var. ocymifolia | Unknown | |
| Leonotis ocymifolia var. raineriana | (Vis.) Iwarsson | Fl. S. Afr. 28: 35 (1985) |
| Leonotis ocymifolia var. schinzii | (Gürke) Iwarsson | Fl. S. Afr. 28: 35 (1985) |
Germination/Propagation Top
Suggest a correction or add new data!| Sow seeds at 20°C, expecting germination within 3 months without further temperature treatment. |
Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Africa click to expand
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East Tropical Africa
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Uganda
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Northeast Tropical Africa
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Sudan
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South Tropical Africa
- Angola
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
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Southern Africa
- Botswana
- Cape Provinces
- Free State
- Kwazulu-Natal
- Lesotho
- Namibia
- Northern Provinces
- Swaziland
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West-central Tropical Africa
- Burundi
- Rwanda
- Zaïre
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East Tropical Africa
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000224593 |
| Tropicos | 17602434 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:915192-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-109460 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 480831 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 483802 |
| IPNI | 915192-1 |
| iNaturalist | 403274 |
| GBIF | 7307634 |
| Wikipedia | Leonotis_ocymifolia |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
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| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Sesquiterpenoids / Abscisic acids and derivatives | |||||
| CID 101592487 | 101592487 | Click to see CC1CC2C3C(CCCC3(C14CCC5(O4)CC(=O)OC5)COC(=O)C)(C(=O)O2)C | 406.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50113A017 |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Lactones / Delta valerolactones | |||||
| CID 21582484 | 21582484 | Click to see CC(=O)OC1CC2(CO2)C3(CCC4(O3)COC=C4)C56C1C(CCC5)(C(=O)OC6)C | 404.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1002/MRC.1136 |
| Nepetaefolin | 99893 | Click to see CC(=O)OC1CC2(CO2)C3(CCC4(O3)COC=C4)C56C1C(CCC5)(C(=O)OC6)C | 404.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1002/MRC.1136 |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Lactones / Gamma butyrolactones | |||||
| (1R,4S,8S,9S,10S,12R)-9-[2-(furan-3-yl)ethyl]-9,10-dihydroxy-4,8,10-trimethyl-2-oxatricyclo[6.3.1.04,12]dodecan-3-one | 21582483 | Click to see CC12CCCC3(C1C(CC(C3(CCC4=COC=C4)O)(C)O)OC2=O)C | 348.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1002/MRC.1136 |
| 9-[2-(Furan-3-yl)ethyl]-9-hydroxy-4,8-dimethylspiro[2-oxatricyclo[6.3.1.04,12]dodecane-10,2'-oxirane]-3-one | 73880646 | Click to see CC12CCCC3(C1C(CC4(C3(CCC5=COC=C5)O)CO4)OC2=O)C | 346.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1002/MRC.1136 |
| 9-[2-(Furan-3-yl)ethyl]-9,10-dihydroxy-4,8,10-trimethyl-2-oxatricyclo[6.3.1.04,12]dodecan-3-one | 73805518 | Click to see CC12CCCC3(C1C(CC(C3(CCC4=COC=C4)O)(C)O)OC2=O)C | 348.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1002/MRC.1136 |
| Leonotinin | 636934 | Click to see CC12CCCC3(C1C(CC4(C3(CCC5=COC=C5)O)CO4)OC2=O)C | 346.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1002/MRC.1136 |
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| In public collections | 0 |