Otostegia ericoidea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ryding
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 23: 265 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000797914
Common Names
- Otostegia ericoidea
- Ericoidea Otostegia
- Ericoidea White Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Otostegia ericoidea (also called Ericoid Otostegia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa and is found in lowland rainforests, woodlands and savannas. Its leaves are simple, opposite and ovate to lanceolate in shape. The flowers are white or pale yellow and the fruit is a drupe.
Uses & Benefits
Otostegia ericoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Otostegia ericoidea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Otostegia ericoidea 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 Otostegia ericoidea
Otostegia ericoidea is native to the Comoros Islands.
Otostegia ericoidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Otostegia ericoidea?
Otostegia ericoidea
What is the common name of Otostegia ericoidea?
Heath Cat's Whiskers
What is the natural habitat of Otostegia ericoidea?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia
Species in the Otostegia genus
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-336399: Based on the initial data import
Per Olof Ryding (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ryding' in the authors string.