Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
rubicundus
ID:
261924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2: 14 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261256



Common Names

  • Rubicund Orthosiphon
  • Orthosiphon rubicundus
  • Rubicund Orthosiphon


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Synonyms

  • Lumnitzera rubicunda (D.Don) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Ocimum virgatum Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don [unknown]
  • Orthosiphon atacorensis A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Plectranthus rubicundus D.Don [unknown]
  • Plectranthus tuberosus Roxb. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Orthosiphon rubicundus mollissimus Benth. [unknown]
  • Orthosiphon rubicundus canescens Benth. [unknown]
  • Orthosiphon rubicundus rigidus Benth. [unknown]
  • Orthosiphon rubicundus hohenackeri Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Orthosiphon rubicundus macrocarpus Prain [unknown]

Description

Orthosiphon rubicundus (also called Ruby 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 rubicundus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Orthosiphon rubicundus var. hainanensis Y.Z.Sun ex C.Y.Wu
Orthosiphon rubicundus var. rubicundus

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 rubicundus 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 rubicundus

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

Orthosiphon rubicundus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthosiphon rubicundus?

Orthosiphon rubicundus

What are the common names of Orthosiphon rubicundus?

Red Java Tea

What is the natural habitat of Orthosiphon rubicundus?

It is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia

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-144425: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.