Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
apreptus
ID:
275900

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb. 9: 47 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275232

Common Names

  • Apreptus Plectranthus
  • Plectranthus apreptus
  • Apreptus's Plectranthus

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Description

Plectranthus apreptus (also called Apreptus Plectranthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has ovate leaves with toothed margins and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in moist and shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Plectranthus apreptus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: white, tubular, with 5-lobed corolla. Seed: small, brown, and oblong. Seedlings: have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plectranthus apreptus is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Plectranthus apreptus

Plectranthus apreptus is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Plectranthus apreptus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plectranthus apreptus?

Plectranthus apreptus

What is the common name of Plectranthus apreptus?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Plectranthus apreptus?

It is native to South Africa

Species in the Plectranthus genus

Plectranthus acaulis, Plectranthus actites, Plectranthus adenophorus, Plectranthus aegyptiacus, Plectranthus agnewii, Plectranthus alboviolaceus, Plectranthus aliciae, Plectranthus alloplectus, Plectranthus alpinus, Plectranthus ambiguus, Plectranthus amboinicus, Plectranthus amicorum, Plectranthus amoenus, Plectranthus amplexicaulis, Plectranthus angulatus, Plectranthus antongilicus, Plectranthus apoensis, Plectranthus apreptus, Plectranthus apricus, Plectranthus arabicus, Plectranthus arenicola, Plectranthus argentatus, Plectranthus argentifolius, Plectranthus asirensis, Plectranthus atroviolaceus, Plectranthus barbatus, Plectranthus bariensis, Plectranthus baumii, Plectranthus beddomei, Plectranthus berdaricus, Plectranthus betamponus, Plectranthus betonicifolius, Plectranthus blakei, Plectranthus bojeri, Plectranthus bourneae, Plectranthus bracteatus, Plectranthus brevicaulis, Plectranthus buchananii, Plectranthus burorum, Plectranthus calycinus, Plectranthus candelabriformis, Plectranthus canescens, Plectranthus caninus, Plectranthus capuronii, Plectranthus carnosifolius, Plectranthus caudatus, Plectranthus chevalieri, Plectranthus chiangdaoensis, Plectranthus chimanimanensis, Plectranthus ciliatus,

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,

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