Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
igniarioides
ID:
799620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ryding

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 361 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000798954



Common Names

  • Plectranthus igniarioides
  • Fire-Foliage Plectranthus
  • Fire-Foliage Plectranthus


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Description

Plectranthus igniarioides (also called Fire-leaf plectranthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It is native to Madagascar, where it is found in humid forests at altitudes of 500–1,400 m.

Uses & Benefits

Plectranthus igniarioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plectranthus igniarioides is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plectranthus igniarioides is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in the spring and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and poor soils.

Where to Find Plectranthus igniarioides

Plectranthus igniarioides can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Plectranthus igniarioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plectranthus igniarioides?

Plectranthus igniarioides

What type of plant is Plectranthus igniarioides?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Plectranthus igniarioides native to?

Tropical Africa

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-337360: Based on the initial data import
Per Olof Ryding (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ryding' in the authors string.