Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
flaccidus
ID:
276091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 19: 206 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275423

Common Names

  • Flaccid Plectranthus
  • Flaccid Spur Flower
  • Flaccid Spur Flower Plectranthus

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Synonyms

  • Plectranthus fragilis Baker [unknown]
  • Coleus flaccidus Vatke [unknown]

Description

Plectranthus flaccidus (also called Creeping Coleus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Plectranthus flaccidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant, and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plectranthus flaccidus 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 flaccidus 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 flaccidus

Plectranthus flaccidus is native to South Africa.

Plectranthus flaccidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plectranthus flaccidus?

Plectranthus flaccidus

What is the common name of Plectranthus flaccidus?

Flaccid Spurflower

What is the natural habitat of Plectranthus flaccidus?

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,