Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
parvifolius
ID:
261903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vatke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 43: 87 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261235



Common Names

  • Parvifolius Orthosiphon
  • Parvifolius Cat's Tail
  • Parvifolius Foxtail


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Synonyms

  • Orthosiphon johnstonii Baker [unknown]

Description

Orthosiphon parvifolius (also called Small-leaved Java Tea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers. It is native to tropical Asia and prefers moist, shady areas. It grows up to 1.2 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Orthosiphon parvifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make tea. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which can help reduce fever and treat urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: white, in small heads, Seed: small, black, Seedlings: oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthosiphon parvifolius is a perennial herb that is best grown in a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial to full shade. Propagation is by division of the mature clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Orthosiphon parvifolius

Orthosiphon parvifolius is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Orthosiphon parvifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthosiphon parvifolius?

Orthosiphon parvifolius

What are the common names of Orthosiphon parvifolius?

Small-leaved Cat's Whiskers, Small-leaved Orthosiphon

What is the native range of Orthosiphon parvifolius?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Orthosiphon genus

Orthosiphon adenocaulis, Orthosiphon allenii, Orthosiphon argenteus, Orthosiphon aristatus, Orthosiphon biflorus, Orthosiphon bulbosus, Orthosiphon cladotrichos, Orthosiphon cuanzae, Orthosiphon discolor, Orthosiphon ellipticus, Orthosiphon exilis, Orthosiphon ferrugineus, Orthosiphon fruticosus, Orthosiphon glandulosus, Orthosiphon grandiflorum, Orthosiphon hanningtonii, Orthosiphon humbertii, Orthosiphon incurvus, Orthosiphon miserabilis, Orthosiphon newtonii, Orthosiphon nigripunctatus, Orthosiphon pallidus, Orthosiphon parishii, Orthosiphon parvifolius, Orthosiphon robustus, Orthosiphon ruber, Orthosiphon rubicundus, Orthosiphon rufinervis, Orthosiphon sarmentosus, Orthosiphon scapiger, Orthosiphon scedastophyllus, Orthosiphon schimperi, Orthosiphon thymiflorus, Orthosiphon vernalis, Orthosiphon violaceus, Orthosiphon wattii, Orthosiphon wulfenioides, Orthosiphon lanatus, Orthosiphon pseudoaristatus, Orthosiphon rotundifolius, Orthosiphon truncatus, Orthosiphon schliebenii, Orthosiphon americanus, Orthosiphon cinereus,

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-144405: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.