Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
267949

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Britton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 5: 277 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267281



Common Names

  • Beefsteak Plant
  • Perilla frutescens
  • Shiso


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Synonyms

  • Ocimum frutescens L. [unknown]
  • Perilla frutescens laviniata W.Mill. & L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Perilla ocymoides L. [unknown]
  • Perilla ocymoides japonica Hassk. [unknown]
  • Perilla ocymoides purpurascens Hayata [unknown]
  • Perilla urticifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Perilla ocymoides discolor Makino [unknown]
  • Perilla ocymoides purpurea Makino [unknown]
  • Perilla ocymoides viridis Makino [unknown]
  • Perilla ocymoides viridicrispa Makino [unknown]
  • Melissa cretica [Soland.] [unknown]

Description

Perilla frutescens (also called 'Beefsteak Plant', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to India and East Asia. It has a single stem and a rounded crown, and its leaves are dark green and serrated. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Perilla frutescens is an herbaceous annual plant that is native to Asia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for culinary and medicinal purposes. The leaves and seeds of the plant are used to make tea, which is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The leaves and seeds can also be used to make a syrup that is used to treat coughs and colds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Perilla frutescens var. crispa (Thunb.) H.Deane
Perilla frutescens var. frutescens
Perilla frutescens var. hirtella (Nakai) Makino
Perilla frutescens var. crispa W.Deane

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Perilla frutescens has purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are small with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perilla frutescens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Perilla frutescens

Perilla frutescens is native to eastern Asia, from India to Japan.

Perilla frutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perilla frutescens?

Perilla frutescens

What is the family of Perilla frutescens?

Lamiaceae

What is the habitat of Perilla frutescens?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Perilla 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-150299: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.