Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Alston
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Handb. Fl. Ceylon 6(Suppl.): 236 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275451
Common Names
- Plectranthus Glabratus
- Glabratus's Plectranthus
- Glabratus Plectranthus
Synonyms
- Majana paniculata Kuntze [unknown]
- Plectranthus bernardii Doan [unknown]
- Plectranthus coleoides Benth. [unknown]
- Solenostemon paniculatus (Pers.) Guillaumet & A.Cornet [unknown]
- Coleus glabratus Benth. [unknown]
- Coleus paniculatus Benth. [unknown]
- Coleus wightii Benth. [unknown]
Description
Plectranthus glabratus (also called Smooth 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 glabratus 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 glabratus has white or pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plectranthus glabratus 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 glabratus
Plectranthus glabratus is native to South Africa.
Plectranthus glabratus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plectranthus glabratus?
Plectranthus glabratus
What is the common name of Plectranthus glabratus?
Silver Spur Flower
Where is Plectranthus glabratus native to?
Tropical 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,