Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
violaceus
ID:
261974

Status:
valid

Authors:
Briq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 19: 178 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261306



Common Names

  • Violet Orthosiphon
  • Orthosiphon violaceus
  • Violet Orthosiphon


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Description

Orthosiphon violaceus (also called 'Violet Cat's Whiskers', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is an erect, annual herb, usually growing to a height of 30–50 cm. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan, and is also found in Australia and the Pacific Islands.

Uses & Benefits

Orthosiphon violaceus is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orthosiphon violaceus is purple and tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthosiphon violaceus is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Prune the plant to keep it compact and tidy.

Where to Find Orthosiphon violaceus

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

Orthosiphon violaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthosiphon violaceus?

Orthosiphon violaceus

What are the common names of Orthosiphon violaceus?

Cat's Whiskers, Java Tea

What is the natural habitat of Orthosiphon violaceus?

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,

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