Status:
valid
Authors:
Codd
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 8: 152 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261302
Common Names
- Vernal Orthosiphon
- Orthosiphon vernalis
- Vernal Orthosiphon
Description
Orthosiphon vernalis (also called 'Vernal Cat's Whiskers', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is an erect, annual herb, usually growing to a height of 30–50 cm. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan, and is also found in Australia and the Pacific Islands.
Uses & Benefits
Orthosiphon vernalis is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orthosiphon vernalis is white and tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orthosiphon vernalis 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 vernalis
Orthosiphon vernalis is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Orthosiphon vernalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orthosiphon vernalis?
Orthosiphon vernalis
What are the common names of Orthosiphon vernalis?
Cat's Whiskers, Java Tea
What is the natural habitat of Orthosiphon vernalis?
It is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia
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,