Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cokeri
ID:
1070324

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.E.Ahles ex Sorrie

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Castanea 62(2): 124 (1997).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001069662

Common Names

  • Lycopus cokeri
  • Coker's Bugleweed
  • Marsh Bugleweed

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Description

Lycopus cokeri (also called Coker's Bugleweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist woodlands and meadows. It has opposite, lanceolate leaves that are 2-6 cm long and 0.5-2 cm wide, and white flowers with yellow anthers.

Uses & Benefits

Lycopus cokeri is used as an ornamental plant, for its essential oils, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lycopus cokeri is white in color and has four petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycopus cokeri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Lycopus cokeri

Lycopus cokeri is native to the southeastern United States.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-17601489: Based on the initial data import
Harry E. Ahles (1924-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Ahles' in the authors string.
Bruce Sorrie (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sorrie' in the authors string.