Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
lasianthus
ID:
276230

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gürke) Vollesen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 59: 84 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275562



Common Names

  • Lasianthus Plectranthus
  • Lasianthus Spurflower
  • Lasianthus False Coleus


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Synonyms

  • Plectranthus erubescens Hedge [unknown]
  • Plectranthus tetensis (Baker) Agnew [unknown]
  • Plectranthus vagatus (E.A.Bruce) Codd [unknown]
  • Coleus decumbens Gürke [unknown]
  • Coleus lasianthus Gürke [unknown]
  • Coleus menyharthii Briq. [unknown]
  • Coleus tetensis Baker [unknown]
  • Coleus vagatus E.A.Bruce [unknown]

Description

Plectranthus lasianthus (also called Lasianthus 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 typically grows in moist, shady places in grassland and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Plectranthus lasianthus 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 lasianthus 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 lasianthus: 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 lasianthus

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

Plectranthus lasianthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plectranthus lasianthus?

Plectranthus lasianthus

What is the common name of Plectranthus lasianthus?

Lasianthus Spurflower

What is the natural habitat of Plectranthus lasianthus?

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-158220: Based on the initial data import
Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.