Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
archibaldii
ID:
231244

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rech.f.) A.L.Budantzev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 77(9): 76 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230575

Common Names

  • Lophanthus archibaldii
  • Archibaldii Orchid
  • Lophanthus

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Synonyms

  • Nepeta archibaldii Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Lophanthus archibaldii (also called Archibald's Lophanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lophanthus archibaldii is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It has also been used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, colds, and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Lophanthus archibaldii flower is a small, yellow, fragrant flower with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophanthus archibaldii is a small, epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree or cork slab. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Lophanthus archibaldii

Lophanthus archibaldii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Lophanthus archibaldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophanthus archibaldii?

Lophanthus archibaldii

What is the natural habitat of Lophanthus archibaldii?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What are the care requirements for Lophanthus archibaldii?

Lophanthus archibaldii requires bright, indirect light and regular watering.

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-115108: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
A.L. Budantzev (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Budantzev' in the authors string.