Appearance
It grows to a height of 3 metres and has whorls of striking lipped flowers, that are most commonly orange, but can vary to red, white, and purple. It has drooping dark green, very soft serrated leaves that can grow up to 10 centimetres wide. Sunbirds and ants are attracted to the flowers. It has been found growing on road sides, rubbish heaps or waste land.Varieties
"Leonotis nepetifolia" var. "africana" J.K.Morton - Indian Subcontinent, much of Africa
"Leonotis nepetifolia" var. "nepetifolia" - much of Africa
Naming
"Leonotis nepetifolia" is related to "L. leonurus" The most noticeable difference between the two is the leaf shape. "L. nepetifolia" leaves are cordate with serrated edges, except the top pair which are lanceolate with serrated edges, as pictured in taxonomy box. The leaves are all lanceolate with serrated edges on "L. leonurus".References:
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