Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
lanuginosus
ID:
276228

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Agnew

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Upland Kenya Wild Fl. : 638 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275560



Common Names

  • Lanuginose Plectranthus
  • Lanuginose Spurflower
  • Lanuginose False Coleus


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Synonyms

  • Majana lanuginosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Plectranthus semayatensis Cufod. [unknown]
  • Coleus albidus Vatke [unknown]
  • Coleus gallaensis Gürke [unknown]
  • Coleus gomphophyllus Baker [unknown]
  • Coleus helenae Buscal. & Muschl. [unknown]
  • Coleus lanuginosus Hochst. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Coleus maculatus Gürke [unknown]
  • Coleus maranguensis Gürke [unknown]
  • Coleus barbatus schimperi (Vatke) Baker [unknown]
  • Coleus schimperi Vatke [unknown]
  • Coleus schweinfurthii Baker [unknown]
  • Coleus sodalium Baker [unknown]
  • Coleus somalensis S.Moore [unknown]
  • Coleus trichophorus Briq. [unknown]

Description

Plectranthus lanuginosus (also called Downy Spurflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a spreading habit with small, ovate leaves and white flowers with purple spots. It is covered in soft, downy hairs and typically grows in moist, shady places in grassland and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Plectranthus lanuginosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plectranthus lanuginosus is white or pink in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round with a black or dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Plectranthus lanuginosus: This plant is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Plectranthus lanuginosus

Plectranthus lanuginosus is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

Plectranthus lanuginosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plectranthus lanuginosus?

Plectranthus lanuginosus

What is the common name of Plectranthus lanuginosus?

Downy Spurflower

What is the natural habitat of Plectranthus lanuginosus?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-158219: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Andrew David Quentin Agnew (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Agnew' in the authors string.