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