Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reptans
ID:
267975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 20: 463 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267307



Common Names

  • Crawling Perillula
  • Perillula reptans
  • Crawling Perillula


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Description

Perillula reptans (also called 'Creeping Perillula', 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

Perillula reptans is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for culinary and medicinal purposes. The leaves and flowers of the plant are used to make tea, which is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The leaves and flowers can also be used to make a syrup that is used to treat coughs and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Perillula reptans has white 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

Perillula reptans 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 Perillula reptans

Perillula reptans is native to tropical South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Perillula reptans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perillula reptans?

Perillula reptans

What is the family of Perillula reptans?

Lamiaceae

What is the habitat of Perillula reptans?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Perillula 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,

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