Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
efoliatus
ID:
276061

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Wild.) A.J.Paton

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Lamiac.: 289 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275393

Common Names

  • Efoliate Plectranthus
  • Efoliate Spur Flower
  • Efoliate Spur Flower Plectranthus

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Synonyms

  • Plectranthus hjalmarii Hutch. & Dandy [unknown]
  • Plectranthus kassneri Hutch. & Dandy [unknown]
  • Plectranthus leviculus N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Coleus efoliatus De Wild. [unknown]
  • Coleus hjalmarii Robyns & Lebrun [unknown]
  • Coleus kassneri Robyns & Lebrun [unknown]
  • Englerastrum hjalmari T.C.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Englerastrum kassneri T.C.E.Fr. [unknown]

Description

Plectranthus efoliatus (also called efoliate 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 efoliatus 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 efoliatus 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 efoliatus can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F). It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division.

Where to Find Plectranthus efoliatus

Plectranthus efoliatus is native to South Africa.

Plectranthus efoliatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plectranthus efoliatus?

Plectranthus efoliatus

What is the common name of Plectranthus efoliatus?

Leafy Spurflower

What is the natural habitat of Plectranthus efoliatus?

It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky 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-158058: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Alan James Paton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Paton' in the authors string.