Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Paton
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Biodivers. Data J. 2-e1162: 2 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339532
Common Names
- Orthosiphon cinereus
- Cinereus Orthosiphon
- Orthosiphon Cinereus
Description
Orthosiphon cinereus (also called Cinereus Orthosiphon, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has a long, narrow leaf blade and a short, dense inflorescence. It is found in wet meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas in its native range.
Uses & Benefits
Orthosiphon cinereus is a medicinal plant that is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orthosiphon cinereus has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, slender and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orthosiphon cinereus is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and partial shade. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. Water regularly and fertilize during the growing season.
Where to Find Orthosiphon cinereus
Orthosiphon cinereus is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats of Karnataka and Kerala.
Orthosiphon cinereus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orthosiphon cinereus?
Orthosiphon cinereus
What is the common name of Orthosiphon cinereus?
Cinereous Orthosiphon
What is the natural habitat of Orthosiphon cinereus?
It is found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama
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,