Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
alpinus
ID:
275886

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vatke) Ryding

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 121: 147 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275218



Common Names

  • Alpine Plectranthus
  • Plectranthus
  • Plectranthus alpinus


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Synonyms

  • Plectranthus assurgens (Baker) J.K.Morton [unknown]
  • Coleus alpinus Vatke [unknown]
  • Coleus ascendens Gilli [unknown]
  • Coleus assurgens Baker [unknown]
  • Coleus gracilentus S.Moore [unknown]
  • Coleus lebrunii Robyns [unknown]
  • Coleus microtrichus Chiov. [unknown]
  • Coleus schoensis Gürke [unknown]
  • Coleus wittei Robyns [unknown]

Description

Plectranthus alpinus (also called Alpine Plectranthus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in dry, open woodlands. The plant has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Plectranthus alpinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: white, tubular, with 5-lobed corolla. Seed: small, brown, and oblong. Seedlings: have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plectranthus alpinus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Plectranthus alpinus

Plectranthus alpinus is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Plectranthus alpinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plectranthus alpinus?

Plectranthus alpinus

What is the common name of Plectranthus alpinus?

Alpine Plectranthus

Where is Plectranthus alpinus found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey

Species in the Plectranthus genus

Plectranthus acaulis, Plectranthus actites, Plectranthus adenophorus, Plectranthus aegyptiacus, Plectranthus agnewii, Plectranthus alboviolaceus, Plectranthus aliciae, Plectranthus alloplectus, Plectranthus alpinus, Plectranthus ambiguus, Plectranthus amboinicus, Plectranthus amicorum, Plectranthus amoenus, Plectranthus amplexicaulis, Plectranthus angulatus, Plectranthus antongilicus, Plectranthus apoensis, Plectranthus apreptus, Plectranthus apricus, Plectranthus arabicus, Plectranthus arenicola, Plectranthus argentatus, Plectranthus argentifolius, Plectranthus asirensis, Plectranthus atroviolaceus, Plectranthus barbatus, Plectranthus bariensis, Plectranthus baumii, Plectranthus beddomei, Plectranthus berdaricus, Plectranthus betamponus, Plectranthus betonicifolius, Plectranthus blakei, Plectranthus bojeri, Plectranthus bourneae, Plectranthus bracteatus, Plectranthus brevicaulis, Plectranthus buchananii, Plectranthus burorum, Plectranthus calycinus, Plectranthus candelabriformis, Plectranthus canescens, Plectranthus caninus, Plectranthus capuronii, Plectranthus carnosifolius, Plectranthus caudatus, Plectranthus chevalieri, Plectranthus chiangdaoensis, Plectranthus chimanimanensis, Plectranthus ciliatus,

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-157881: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.
Per Olof Ryding (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ryding' in the authors string.