Rotheca alata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gürke) Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55: 148 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298132
Common Names
- Rotheca alata
- Alata Rotheca
- Rotheca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Clerodendrum alatum Gürke [unknown]
- Clerodendrum fleuryi A.Chev. [unknown]
- Clerodendrum hexagonum De Wild. [unknown]
- Clerodendrum lelyi Hutch. [unknown]
- Clerodendrum alatum floribundum (Baker) Moldenke [unknown]
- Clerodendrum myricoides floribundum Baker [unknown]
Description
Rotheca alata (also called 'Winged Rotheca', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with long, thin branches and small, white flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Rotheca alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as a medicinal herb for treating digestive disorders, skin ailments, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rotheca alata has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rotheca alata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. It is a fast-growing plant and can reach up to 6m in height. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Rotheca alata
Rotheca alata is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, and Congo.
Rotheca alata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rotheca alata?
Rotheca alata
What is the family of Rotheca alata?
Lamiaceae
Where is Rotheca alata native to?
Tanzania
Species in the Rotheca genus
Rotheca alata, Rotheca amplifolia, Rotheca aurantiaca, Rotheca bukobensis, Rotheca calundensis, Rotheca commiphoroides, Rotheca cyanea, Rotheca farinosa, Rotheca hirsuta, Rotheca incisa, Rotheca kissakensis, Rotheca luembensis, Rotheca makanjana, Rotheca mendesii, Rotheca myricoides, Rotheca prittwitzii, Rotheca quadrangulata, Rotheca reflexa, Rotheca rupicola, Rotheca sansibarensis, Rotheca serrata, Rotheca suffruticosa, Rotheca taborensis, Rotheca tanneri, Rotheca teaguei, Rotheca verdcourtii, Rotheca violacea, Rotheca wildii, Rotheca caerulea, Rotheca cuneiformis, Rotheca louwalbertsii, Rotheca pilosa, Rotheca nudiflora, Rotheca mirabilis, Rotheca microphylla, Rotheca macrostachya,
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-179945: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.