Syncolostemon cinereus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinereus
ID:
915264
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Codd) D.F.Otieno & Retief
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 38: 144 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914599
Common Names
- Syncolostemon Cinereus
- Cinereus Syncolostemon
- Cinereus Plume-flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Syncolostemon cinereus (also called Grey-leaved syncolostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central America. It has a bushy habit and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers moist soils and is commonly found in open grasslands, roadsides, pastures, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Syncolostemon cinereus is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Syncolostemon cinereus is small and white. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Syncolostemon cinereus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Syncolostemon cinereus
Syncolostemon cinereus can be found in the eastern parts of South Africa
Species in the Syncolostemon genus
Syncolostemon argenteus, Syncolostemon comptonii, Syncolostemon concinnus, Syncolostemon densiflorus, Syncolostemon eriocephalus, Syncolostemon flabellifolius, Syncolostemon latidens, Syncolostemon macranthus, Syncolostemon macrophyllus, Syncolostemon parviflorus, Syncolostemon ramulosus, Syncolostemon rotundifolius, Syncolostemon albiflorus, Syncolostemon bolusii, Syncolostemon bracteosus, Syncolostemon canescens, Syncolostemon comosus, Syncolostemon elliottii, Syncolostemon floccosus, Syncolostemon foliosus, Syncolostemon gerrardii, Syncolostemon incanus, Syncolostemon linearis, Syncolostemon madagascariensis, Syncolostemon modestus, Syncolostemon obermeyerae, Syncolostemon oritrephes, Syncolostemon ornatus, Syncolostemon parvifolius, Syncolostemon persimilis, Syncolostemon petiolatus, Syncolostemon pretoriae, Syncolostemon punctatus, Syncolostemon ramosus, Syncolostemon rehmannii, Syncolostemon rugosifolius, Syncolostemon stalmansii, Syncolostemon stenophyllus, Syncolostemon subvelutinus, Syncolostemon teucriifolius, Syncolostemon thorncroftii, Syncolostemon transvaalensis, Syncolostemon welwitschii, Syncolostemon cinereus, Syncolostemon namapaensis, Syncolostemon aurulentus,
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-459591: Based on the initial data import
Leslie Edward Wostall Codd (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Codd' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Retief (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retief' in the authors string.
Donald F. Otieno: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.Otieno' in the authors string.