Leonotis nepetifolia (L.) R.Br.

• Region

  West Indies

• Country

  Dominica

• Locality

  Carib Territory. On roadside at scenic overlook S of Point Miche-'Pointe Guinard'

• Elevation

  Alt. 100 m. (328 ft.)

• Coordinates

  15.22, -61.27

• Location Notes

  [West Indies]

• Distribution

  Map all specimens of this taxon

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LAMIACEAE
Leonotis nepetifolia (L.) W.T. Ai ton det. J. Higgins, 1995
WEST INDIES. Dominica. Carib Territory. On roadside at scenic overlook S of Point Michel-'Pointe Guinard’.
15°13'N. 61°16'W. 100m. In dumping area. Riçinus communis surrounding area. Flat ground, dry soil, sun. Forming colonies.
Herb to lm; stem square; inflorescences spherical, appearing stacked; flowers small, orange.
n.v.: Gwo Tete; Bal Head [Creole-Patois].
USE: Antipyretic {1 vs}. Infusion
Medicament for colds {1 vs}. Infusion w Eryngium foetidum Carminative {1 vs}. Infusion w Stachytarpheta urtici folia James Higgins 36	August 15, 1992
with Prosper Paris
Fieldwork supported by U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) & Metropolitan
Life Foundation