Rotheca macrostachya - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Turcz.) Leerat. & Chantar.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 73(1)-3: 1 (2018 publ. 2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427354
Common Names
- Rotheca macrostachya
- Macrostachya Rotheca
- Macrostachya
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Rotheca macrostachya (also called Macrostachya Rotheca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall and is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rotheca macrostachya is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rotheca macrostachya has small, white flowers that are tubular in shape and have a long, protruding stigma. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rotheca macrostachya is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy branches and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Rotheca macrostachya
Rotheca macrostachya is native to South Africa and can be found in open grasslands and scrublands.
Rotheca macrostachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rotheca macrostachya?
Rotheca macrostachya
What type of plant is Rotheca macrostachya?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant
Where is Rotheca macrostachya found?
It is found in Mexico and Central America
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
IPNI record: 77167108-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001428592
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Pranom Chantaranothai (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chantar.' in the authors string.
Charan Leeratiwong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leerat.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77167108-1: Based on the initial data import