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[[File:Leonotis leonurus flower.jpg|thumb|right|''Leonotis leonurus'']]
'''Leonotis leonurus''' is a plant species in the Lamiaceae (mint) family. The plant is a broad leaf evergreen large shrub. and it is native to South Africa and southern Africa.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Eczema}}, {{Uses|Cuts}}, {{Uses|Skin rashes}}, {{Uses|Boils}}, {{Uses|Haemorrhoids}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Cold}}, {{Uses|Influenza}}, {{Uses|Chest infections}}, {{Uses|Diabetes}}, {{Uses|Hypertension}}.
==Chemical Composition==
Lamiaceae is rich in flavonoids and have been reported to contain flavanones (Ulubelen & Brieskorn, 1977 Ulubelen A, Brieskorn CH (1977).<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=lionLion's tail}}
==Properties==
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Simple|lanceolateLanceolate|The narrowly lanceolate 50-100 mm green leaves are rough on the upper leaf surface and velvety on the lower leaf surface and have toothed margins}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|bright Bright orange|5-20|Flowers Season is June - August}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|simpleSimple|7–10 mm|clearly Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown||manyMany}}
===Other features===
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
==Where to get the saplings==
==How to plant/cultivate==
A plant of subtropical to tropical climates. Plants can tolerate some frost. Seed - no pre-treatment is necessary. Seed can be sown in situ, but is best in containers. Germination is usually fast and good. Seedlings grow away quickly and should be potted up as soon as they are large enough to handle.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13880200902942428 "Chemical constituents"]</ref>
<ref name="Leaf">[http://pza.sanbi.org/leonotis-leonurus "Plant descripton"]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Leonotis+leonurus "Cultivation details"]</ref>
</references>
