Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
laetus
ID:
1331900

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.I.Forst.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 9: 431 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344354



Common Names

  • Plectranthus laetus
  • Joyful Plectranthus
  • Joyful Spurflower


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Description

Plectranthus laetus (also called Joyful Plectranthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, and has small, linear leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Plectranthus laetus is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plectranthus laetus has small, white flowers and small, round seed pods. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plectranthus laetus can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but will require more frequent watering. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Plectranthus laetus

Plectranthus laetus is native to South Africa.

Plectranthus laetus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plectranthus laetus?

Plectranthus laetus

What is the common name of Plectranthus laetus?

Large-leafed Plectranthus

Where does Plectranthus laetus grow?

Plectranthus laetus is found in South 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

Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.