Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Hort. Berol. : t. 65 (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801716
Common Names
- Plectranthus
- Parviflorus
- Plectranthus Parviflorus
Description
Plectranthus parviflorus (also called Small-flowered Plectranthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a clumping habit and grows up to 1.5 feet tall. Its stems are round and its leaves are flat and narrow. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Plectranthus parviflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plectranthus parviflorus has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plectranthus parviflorus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Plectranthus parviflorus
Plectranthus parviflorus is native to tropical America, especially in Mexico and Central America.
Plectranthus parviflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plectranthus parviflorus?
Plectranthus parviflorus
What type of plant is Plectranthus parviflorus?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae.
Where is Plectranthus parviflorus found?
It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
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,