Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Paton
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Lamiac.: 187 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913851
Common Names
- Orthosiphon schliebenii
- Schliebenii Orthosiphon
- Orthosiphon Schliebenii
Description
Orthosiphon schliebenii (also called 'Cat's Whiskers', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is an erect, herbaceous perennial plant with white, tubular flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Orthosiphon schliebenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orthosiphon schliebenii has small yellow flowers with brown spots. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orthosiphon schliebenii is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It should be watered regularly, but not overly so, and should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Orthosiphon schliebenii
Orthosiphon schliebenii can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Orthosiphon schliebenii FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Orthosiphon schliebenii?
Orthosiphon schliebenii prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C).
What is the optimal humidity for Orthosiphon schliebenii?
Orthosiphon schliebenii prefers a humidity of 40-60%.
What type of soil is best for Orthosiphon schliebenii?
Orthosiphon schliebenii prefers a well-draining, chunky soil mix.
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,