Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
wattii
ID:
261978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 66: 520 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261310



Common Names

  • Watt's Orthosiphon
  • Orthosiphon wattii
  • Watt's Orthosiphon


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Description

Orthosiphon wattii (also called 'Watt's 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 wattii 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 wattii is white 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 wattii is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Orthosiphon wattii

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

Orthosiphon wattii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthosiphon wattii?

Orthosiphon wattii

What are the common names of Orthosiphon wattii?

Cat's Whiskers, Java Tea

What is the natural habitat of Orthosiphon wattii?

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-144475: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.