Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 943 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261111
Common Names
- Java Tea
- Orthosiphon
- Cat's Whiskers
Synonyms
- Ocimum aristatum Blume [unknown]
- Ocimum grandiflorum Blume [unknown]
- Orthosiphon grandiflorus (Blume) Bold. [unknown]
- Orthosiphon spicatus (Thunb.) Backer, Bakh.f. & Steenis [unknown]
- Orthosiphon velterii Doan [unknown]
- Trichostema spiralis Lour. [unknown]
Description
Orthosiphon aristatus (also called the Aretate Orthosiphon, among many other common names) is a species of orthosiphonid cephalopod, a type of extinct nautiloid. It is characterized by a long, straight shell with a pointed end. This species is native to Europe and was found in shallow marine environments.
Uses & Benefits
Orthosiphon aristatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Orthosiphon aristatus var. aristatus
Orthosiphon aristatus var. velteri Suddee & A.J.Paton
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orthosiphon aristatus has white, tubular flowers with five lobes and a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orthosiphon aristatus is a perennial herb that is best grown in a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial to full shade. Propagation is by division of the mature clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Orthosiphon aristatus
Orthosiphon aristatus is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Orthosiphon aristatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orthosiphon aristatus?
Orthosiphon aristatus
What is the natural habitat of Orthosiphon aristatus?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
What is the flowering season of Orthosiphon aristatus?
It flowers from April to July.
Species in the Orthosiphon genus
Orthosiphon adenocaulis,
Orthosiphon allenii,
Orthosiphon argenteus,
Orthosiphon aristatus,
Orthosiphon biflorus,
Orthosiphon bulbosus,
Orthosiphon cladotrichos,
Orthosiphon cuanzae,
Orthosiphon discolor,
Orthosiphon ellipticus,
Orthosiphon exilis,
Orthosiphon ferrugineus,
Orthosiphon fruticosus,
Orthosiphon glandulosus,
Orthosiphon grandiflorum,
Orthosiphon hanningtonii,
Orthosiphon humbertii,
Orthosiphon incurvus,
Orthosiphon miserabilis,
Orthosiphon newtonii,
Orthosiphon nigripunctatus,
Orthosiphon pallidus,
Orthosiphon parishii,
Orthosiphon parvifolius,
Orthosiphon robustus,
Orthosiphon ruber,
Orthosiphon rubicundus,
Orthosiphon rufinervis,
Orthosiphon sarmentosus,
Orthosiphon scapiger,
Orthosiphon scedastophyllus,
Orthosiphon schimperi,
Orthosiphon thymiflorus,
Orthosiphon vernalis,
Orthosiphon violaceus,
Orthosiphon wattii,
Orthosiphon wulfenioides,
Orthosiphon lanatus,
Orthosiphon pseudoaristatus,
Orthosiphon rotundifolius,
Orthosiphon truncatus,
Orthosiphon schliebenii,
Orthosiphon americanus,
Orthosiphon cinereus,
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,