Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
pseudoaristatus
ID:
798577

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suddee

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 60: 21 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000797910



Common Names

  • Orthosiphon lanatus
  • Lanate Orthosiphon
  • Lanate Cat's Whiskers


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Description

Orthosiphon pseudoaristatus (also called False Aristate Orthosiphon, among many other common names) is an erect herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa and is found in open grasslands and scrublands. Its leaves are simple, opposite and ovate to lanceolate in shape. The flowers are white or yellow and the fruit is a capsule.

Uses & Benefits

Orthosiphon pseudoaristatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orthosiphon pseudoaristatus is white and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthosiphon pseudoaristatus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Orthosiphon pseudoaristatus

Orthosiphon pseudoaristatus is native to tropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Orthosiphon pseudoaristatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthosiphon pseudoaristatus?

Orthosiphon pseudoaristatus

What is the common name of Orthosiphon pseudoaristatus?

False Cat's Whiskers

What is the natural habitat of Orthosiphon pseudoaristatus?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia

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-336395: Based on the initial data import
Somran Suddee (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suddee' in the authors string.