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Honeyweed

Leonurus japonicus

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, Mauritius), Asia (Malaysia, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (14 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Palau, Tonga), and South America (6 countries).

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇧🇧 Barbados 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇿 Belize 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇲 Dominica 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇩 Grenada 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇮 Nicaragua 🇵🇼 Palau 🇵🇦 Panama 🇵🇾 Paraguay 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Leonurus japonicus (Honeyweed)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese chá-de-frade

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Honeyweed?

The scientific name of Honeyweed is Leonurus japonicus. It belongs to the genus Leonurus.

What is the conservation status of Honeyweed?

Honeyweed (Leonurus japonicus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Honeyweed live?

Honeyweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, Mauritius), Asia (Malaysia, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (14 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Palau, Tonga), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic.

What family does Honeyweed belong to?

Honeyweed (Leonurus japonicus) belongs to the genus Leonurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.

Is Honeyweed endangered?

No, Honeyweed (Leonurus japonicus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Honeyweed belong to?

Honeyweed (Leonurus japonicus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Honeyweed?

The closest relatives of Honeyweed in the genus Leonurus include Common Motherwort, Honeyweed.