Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevibracteata
ID:
269880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turrill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 117: 48 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269212



Common Names

  • Short-bracted Sage
  • Brevibracteata Sage
  • Phlomis Sage


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Description

Phlomis brevibracteata (also called Short-bracted Phlomis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Madagascar, where it is found in humid forests. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Phlomis brevibracteata has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phlomis brevibracteata is yellow and bell-shaped, with a long, curved tube. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phlomis brevibracteata is a tropical plant that can be grown indoors. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or from seed. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a pot filled with moist soil and keep in a warm and humid environment. Water regularly and keep in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Phlomis brevibracteata

Phlomis brevibracteata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon.

Phlomis brevibracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phlomis brevibracteata?

Phlomis brevibracteata

What is the natural habitat of Phlomis brevibracteata?

Dry forests and scrublands

What is the flowering period of Phlomis brevibracteata?

Late spring to early summer

Species in the Phlomis genus

Phlomis alanyensis, Phlomis amanica, Phlomis angustissima, Phlomis anisodonta, Phlomis antiatlantica, Phlomis armeniaca, Phlomis aucheri, Phlomis aurea, Phlomis bornmuelleri, Phlomis bourgaei, Phlomis bovei, Phlomis brachyodon, Phlomis brevibracteata, Phlomis brevidentata, Phlomis brevilabris, Phlomis bruguieri, Phlomis brunneogaleata, Phlomis bucharica, Phlomis cancellata, Phlomis capitata, Phlomis carica, Phlomis cashmeriana, Phlomis cashmirica, Phlomis chimerae, Phlomis chorassanica, Phlomis chrysophylla, Phlomis cilicica, Phlomis commixta, Phlomis composita, Phlomis cretica, Phlomis crinita, Phlomis cyclodon, Phlomis cypria, Phlomis cytherea, Phlomis drobovii, Phlomis elliptica, Phlomis elongata, Phlomis floccosa, Phlomis fruticetorum, Phlomis fruticosa, Phlomis ghilanensis, Phlomis grandiflora, Phlomis herba-venti, Phlomis hypoleuca, Phlomis integrifolia, Phlomis italica, Phlomis kalanensis, Phlomis kotschyana, Phlomis kurdica, Phlomis lanata,

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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