Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
dumicola
ID:
276057

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.I.Forst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 168 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275389

Common Names

  • Dumicola Plectranthus
  • Dumicola Spur Flower
  • Dumicola Spur Flower Plectranthus

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Description

Plectranthus dumicola (also called dune plectranthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist and shady places and can reach up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, up to 8 cm long, and have a strong aroma. The flowers are white or pale blue and form in clusters.

Uses & Benefits

Plectranthus dumicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plectranthus dumicola has small white flowers with purple spots. Its seeds are small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plectranthus dumicola is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate drought and heat. Propagation is best done by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Plectranthus dumicola

Plectranthus dumicola is native to South Africa.

Plectranthus dumicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plectranthus dumicola?

Plectranthus dumicola

What is the common name of Plectranthus dumicola?

Dune Spurflower

What is the natural habitat of Plectranthus dumicola?

It is native to South Africa and grows in sandy areas

Species in the Plectranthus genus

Plectranthus acaulis, Plectranthus actites, Plectranthus adenophorus, Plectranthus aegyptiacus, Plectranthus agnewii, Plectranthus alboviolaceus, Plectranthus aliciae, Plectranthus alloplectus, Plectranthus alpinus, Plectranthus ambiguus, Plectranthus amboinicus, Plectranthus amicorum, Plectranthus amoenus, Plectranthus amplexicaulis, Plectranthus angulatus, Plectranthus antongilicus, Plectranthus apoensis, Plectranthus apreptus, Plectranthus apricus, Plectranthus arabicus, Plectranthus arenicola, Plectranthus argentatus, Plectranthus argentifolius, Plectranthus asirensis, Plectranthus atroviolaceus, Plectranthus barbatus, Plectranthus bariensis, Plectranthus baumii, Plectranthus beddomei, Plectranthus berdaricus, Plectranthus betamponus, Plectranthus betonicifolius, Plectranthus blakei, Plectranthus bojeri, Plectranthus bourneae, Plectranthus bracteatus, Plectranthus brevicaulis, Plectranthus buchananii, Plectranthus burorum, Plectranthus calycinus, Plectranthus candelabriformis, Plectranthus canescens, Plectranthus caninus, Plectranthus capuronii, Plectranthus carnosifolius, Plectranthus caudatus, Plectranthus chevalieri, Plectranthus chiangdaoensis, Plectranthus chimanimanensis, Plectranthus ciliatus,

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-158052: Based on the initial data import
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.