Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inflata
ID:
560997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 436 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560329

Common Names

  • Acrotome Inflata
  • Inflata Acrotome
  • Acrotome Inflata Plant

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Synonyms

  • Lasiocorys eenii Baker [unknown]
  • Leucas eenii Hiern [unknown]
  • Acrotome amboensis Briq. [unknown]

Description

Acrotome inflata (also called Inflated Acrotome, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It has green, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Acrotome inflata is used as an ornamental plant, for hedging, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acrotome inflata has white or pink flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrotome inflata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Acrotome inflata

Acrotome inflata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Acrotome inflata FAQ

What is the common name of Acrotome inflata?

Inflated Acrotome

What is the scientific name of Inflated Acrotome?

Acrotome inflata

What is the natural habitat of Acrotome inflata?

It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar

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 kew-2670: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.