Shiny Elsholtzia
Elsholtzia splendens
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Basic Information
Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae
Genus: elsholtzia
Plant ID (slug): elsholtzia-splendens
Numeric ID: 19548
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Elsholtzia splendens is a ANNUAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - northern China, Korea.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic Febrifuge The whole plant contains an essential oil , monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes[279]. It is used in Korea in the treatment of headaches, fevers, diarrhoea and oedema[279].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Elsholtzia splendens Shiny Elsholtzia