Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
equisetiformis
ID:
276072

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.A.Bruce) Launert

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 7: 299 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275404

Common Names

  • Equisetiformis Plectranthus
  • Equisetiformis Spur Flower
  • Equisetiformis Spur Flower Plectranthus

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Synonyms

  • Coleus equisetiformis E.A.Bruce [unknown]

Description

Plectranthus equisetiformis (also called horsetail plectranthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist and shady places and can reach up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, up to 8 cm long, and have a strong aroma. The flowers are white or pale blue and form in clusters.

Uses & Benefits

Plectranthus equisetiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plectranthus equisetiformis has small white flowers with purple spots. Its seeds are small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plectranthus equisetiformis can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Plectranthus equisetiformis

Plectranthus equisetiformis is native to South Africa.

Plectranthus equisetiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plectranthus equisetiformis?

Plectranthus equisetiformis

What is the common name of Plectranthus equisetiformis?

Horsetail Spurflower

What is the natural habitat of Plectranthus equisetiformis?

It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky areas

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-158069: Based on the initial data import
Eileen Adelaide Bruce (1905-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Bruce' in the authors string.
Georg Oskar Edmund Launert (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Launert' in the authors string.