Rotheca verdcourtii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Fern.) R.Fern.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55: 153 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298204
Common Names
- Rotheca verdcourtii
- Verdcourt's Rotheca
- African Rosewood
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- Clerodendrum verdcourtii R.Fern. [unknown]
Description
Rotheca verdcourtii (also called 'Verdcourt's Rotheca' and 'Verdcourt's Sage', among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and bushveld habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rotheca verdcourtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rotheca verdcourtii 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 verdcourtii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune to shape as desired.
Where to Find Rotheca verdcourtii
Rotheca verdcourtii is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and savannas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Rotheca verdcourtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rotheca verdcourtii?
Rotheca verdcourtii
What is the family of Rotheca verdcourtii?
Lamiaceae
Where is Rotheca verdcourtii 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-180012: Based on the initial data import
Rosette Batarda Fernandes (1916-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Fern.' in the authors string.