Endostemon viscosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscosus
ID:
949727
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roth) M.Ashby
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 74: 126 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949065
Common Names
- Endostemon viscosus
- Viscosus Endostemon
- Endostemon Viscosus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Endostemon viscosus (also called Viscous Stemona, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia and New Guinea, and is found in rainforests, woodlands, and open forests. It has leathery, oblong leaves and white flowers covered in sticky hairs.
Uses & Benefits
Endostemon viscosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Endostemon viscosus has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Endostemon viscosus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. The plant should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks. Pruning should be done in the spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Endostemon viscosus
Endostemon viscosus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Species in the Endostemon genus
Endostemon racemosus, Endostemon stenocaulis, Endostemon albus, Endostemon camporus, Endostemon ctenoneurus, Endostemon glandulosus, Endostemon gracilis, Endostemon kelleri, Endostemon leucosphaerus, Endostemon membranaceus, Endostemon obbiadensis, Endostemon obtusifolius, Endostemon tenuiflorus, Endostemon tereticaulis, Endostemon tomentosus, Endostemon tubulascens, Endostemon usambarensis, Endostemon villosus, Endostemon viscosus, Endostemon wakefieldii,
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-67390: Based on the initial data import
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
Maurice Ashby: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Ashby' in the authors string.