Leonotis nepetifolia  (L.) R.Br.

Lion's Ear, Christmas Candlestick
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Class: Dicots
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Leonotis
Species: nepetifolia

  • Common names: ​​Lion's Ear, Christmas Candlestick
  • Thai names: ฉัตรพระอินทร์ chat phra in (Central)
  • Chinese names: 
  • Distribution: Native tropical and subtropical East Africa, widely established across the tropics in Africa, South-east Asia, the Pacific islands, Australia, Central and South America, the southern USA, Mexico and the Caribbean islands.
  • Image locations: Chaiyaphum (Cheelong)
  • Map info: Provinces are highlighted according to phytogeographical areas as used in the Flora of Thailand project.
  • Additional notes: Found in waste places, roadsides and paddies.
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Image locations
Images of Leonotis nepetifolia from Thailand.
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Leonotis nepetifolia Cheelong Chaiyaphum October
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Leonotis nepetifolia Cheelong Chaiyaphum October
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Leonotis nepetifolia Cheelong Chaiyaphum October
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Leonotis nepetifolia Cheelong Chaiyaphum October
References: 
The Plant List​
Forest Herbarium - BKF