Status:
valid
Authors:
Kearney
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 21: 483 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327935
Common Names
- Trichostema suffrutescens
- Shrubby Trichostema
- Shrubby Bluecurls
Description
Trichostema suffrutescens (also called 'Shrubby Trichostema', among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, blue flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests, as well as in open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trichostema suffrutescens is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichostema suffrutescens is a blue, tubular shaped flower with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichostema suffrutescens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Trichostema suffrutescens
Trichostema suffrutescens can be found in the southwestern United States.
Trichostema suffrutescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichostema suffrutescens?
Trichostema suffrutescens
What is the family of Trichostema suffrutescens?
Lamiaceae
What is the habitat of Trichostema suffrutescens?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Trichostema genus
Trichostema arizonicum,
Trichostema austromontanum,
Trichostema brachiatum,
Trichostema dichotomum,
Trichostema lanatum,
Trichostema lanceolatum,
Trichostema laxum,
Trichostema mexicanum,
Trichostema micranthum,
Trichostema oblongum,
Trichostema ovatum,
Trichostema parishii,
Trichostema purpusii,
Trichostema rubisepalum,
Trichostema setaceum,
Trichostema simulatum,
Trichostema suffrutescens,
Trichostema ruygtii,
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,