Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
laxiflorus
ID:
276235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr. : 228 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275567

Common Names

  • Laxiflorous Plectranthus
  • Laxiflorous Spurflower
  • Laxiflorous False Coleus

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Synonyms

  • Plectranthus albus Gürke [unknown]
  • Plectranthus fraternus T.C.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Plectranthus johnstonii Baker [unknown]
  • Plectranthus kondowensis Baker [unknown]
  • Plectranthus lilacinus Gürke [unknown]
  • Plectranthus neumannii Gürke [unknown]
  • Plectranthus triflorus Baker [unknown]
  • Plectranthus violaceus Gürke [unknown]
  • Coleus keniensis Standl. [unknown]
  • Coleus laxiflorus (Benth.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Germanea laxiflora Hiern [unknown]

Description

Plectranthus laxiflorus (also called Spotted Spurflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a woody stem and leaves that are ovate-lanceolate to oblong-lanceolate in shape. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical regions in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Plectranthus laxiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plectranthus laxiflorus is white or pink in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round with a black or dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Plectranthus laxiflorus: This plant is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Plectranthus laxiflorus

Plectranthus laxiflorus can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Plectranthus laxiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plectranthus laxiflorus?

Plectranthus laxiflorus

What is the common name of Plectranthus laxiflorus?

Loose-Flowered Plectranthus

What is the natural habitat of Plectranthus laxiflorus?

Dry rocky slopes in Namibia and South Africa

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-158226: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.