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False Dragonhead

Physostegia virginiana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Lamiales (Lamiales)
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Physostegia
Species
Physostegia virginiana (False Dragonhead)

Names in Other Languages

French physostégie de Virginie
German Gelenkblume

Similar Species in Physostegia

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American dragonhead
Physostegia parviflora
Not Evaluated
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Ledingham's false dragonhead
Physostegia ledinghamii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of False Dragonhead?
The scientific name of False Dragonhead is Physostegia virginiana. It belongs to the genus Physostegia.
Where does False Dragonhead live?
False Dragonhead is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does False Dragonhead belong to?
False Dragonhead (Physostegia virginiana) belongs to the genus Physostegia, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.
What kingdom does False Dragonhead belong to?
False Dragonhead (Physostegia virginiana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of False Dragonhead?
The closest relatives of False Dragonhead in the genus Physostegia include American dragonhead, Ledingham's false dragonhead.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Physostegia — 3 Species

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American dragonhead
Physostegia parviflora
NE 🐾
Ledingham's false dragonhead
Physostegia ledinghamii
LC
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False Dragonhead
Physostegia virginiana
NE
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