Rotheca louwalbertsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.P.J.Herman) P.P.J.Herman & Retief
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 32: 81 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524109
Common Names
- Rotheca louwalbertsii
- Louw Alberts' Rotheca
- Louw Alberts' Bush
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- Clerodendrum louwalbertsii P.P.J.Herman [unknown]
Description
Rotheca louwalbertsii (also called Louw Alberts' Rotheca, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is a shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa. It prefers to grow in dry, open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rotheca louwalbertsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional African medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, stomach pain, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rotheca louwalbertsii are blue and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rotheca louwalbertsii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny position. Propagation is by cuttings or seeds.
Where to Find Rotheca louwalbertsii
Rotheca louwalbertsii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape province.
Rotheca louwalbertsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rotheca louwalbertsii?
Rotheca louwalbertsii
What is the common name of Rotheca louwalbertsii?
Louwalbert's Rotheca
What is the natural habitat of Rotheca louwalbertsii?
Tropical rainforests of Africa
Species in the Rotheca genus
Rotheca alata, Rotheca amplifolia, Rotheca aurantiaca, Rotheca bukobensis, Rotheca calundensis, Rotheca commiphoroides, Rotheca cyanea, Rotheca farinosa, Rotheca hirsuta, Rotheca incisa, Rotheca kissakensis, Rotheca luembensis, Rotheca makanjana, Rotheca mendesii, Rotheca myricoides, Rotheca prittwitzii, Rotheca quadrangulata, Rotheca reflexa, Rotheca rupicola, Rotheca sansibarensis, Rotheca serrata, Rotheca suffruticosa, Rotheca taborensis, Rotheca tanneri, Rotheca teaguei, Rotheca verdcourtii, Rotheca violacea, Rotheca wildii, Rotheca caerulea, Rotheca cuneiformis, Rotheca louwalbertsii, Rotheca pilosa, Rotheca nudiflora, Rotheca mirabilis, Rotheca microphylla, Rotheca macrostachya,
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-262634: Based on the initial data import
P.P.J. Herman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.P.J.Herman' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Retief (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retief' in the authors string.