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Leonurus macranthus

Common name:		Family:	Labiatae
Author:	Maxim.	Botanical references:	58, 266
Synonyms:
Known Hazards:	None known
Range:	E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria.
Habitat:	Grassy places and thickets in hills all over Japan[58]. Grows in shady places in Kiangnan, China[178]. Grassy slopes and thickets to 400 metres in Hebei, Jilin and Liaoning[266].
Edibility Rating (1-5):	1	Medicinal Rating (1-5):	1

Other Possible Synonyms:	From various places across the web, may not be correct. See below.
	L. artemisia[G] L. japonicus[E,G] L. sibiricus[G] Stachys artemisia[G]
Other Common Names:	From various places around the Web, may not be correct. See below.
	Me-Haziki [E], T'Ui [E], Tsan Ts'Ai [E],
Epithets:	From a Dictionary of Botanical Epithets
	acranthus = flowers at apices; macranthus = large flowered;
Systematics:	From a USDA Plants Database
	Order: Lamiales. Renamed to Lamiaceae -- Mint family
Other Range Info:	From the Ethnobotany Database
	China; Tibet

Physical Characteristics

Perennial growing to 1m. . It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees. We rate it 1/5 for edibility and 1/5 for medicinal use.

The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil.

Habitats and Possible Locations

Woodland, Sunny Edge, Dappled Shade.

Edible Uses

Leaves.

Shoots - cooked[178].

Medicinal Uses

Disclaimer

Blood tonic; Tonic; Women's complaints.

The plant is a blood tonic and is used in the treatment of women's complaints, especially post-partum difficulties[178].

Other Uses

None known

Cultivation details

We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Succeeds in most soils[200]. Prefers a poor soil[108].

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out in the summer.
If you have sufficient seed then it can be sown in an outdoor seedbed, or even in situ.
Division in spring or autumn[238]. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

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Web References

[E] Ethnobotany Data (common names, uses, countries) from the Ethnobotany Database.
[HP] Links, Photos, Suppliers from Hortiplex Plant Database

References for Leonurus japonicus (a possible synonym).

[E] Ethnobotany Data (common names, uses, countries) from the Ethnobotany Database.
[G] Data (Common Names, Uses, Distribution) from the USDA/ARS NPGS's GRIN taxonomic database.
[G] Data (Common Names, Uses, Distribution) from the USDA/ARS NPGS's GRIN taxonomic database.

See the PFAF Links Pages for other sources.

Also try Photos and info from the The Plants Database which has 14,000 images.

References

[58] Ohwi. G. Flora of Japan. (English translation) Smithsonian Institution 1965
The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader.

[108] International Bee Research Association. Garden Plants Valuable to Bees. International Bee Research Association. 1981
The title says it all.

[178] Stuart. Rev. G. A. Chinese Materia Medica. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre
A translation of an ancient Chinese herbal. Fascinating.

[200] Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5
Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.

[238] Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. 1995 ISBN 0-7513-020-31
A very well presented and informative book on herbs from around the globe. Plenty in it for both the casual reader and the serious student. Just one main quibble is the silly way of having two separate entries for each plant.

[266] Flora of China 1994
On-line version of the Flora - an excellent resource giving basic info on habitat and some uses.

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