Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
hilliardiae
ID:
276160

Status:
valid

Authors:
Codd

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 11: 282 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275492

Common Names

  • Plectranthus hilliardiae
  • Hilliard's Spurflower
  • Hilliard's Plectranthus

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Description

Plectranthus hilliardiae (also called Hilliard's 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 hilliardiae is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used to make perfumes, soaps, and lotions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Plectranthus hilliardiae sub. hilliardiae
Plectranthus hilliardiae sub. australis van Jaarsv. & A.E.van Wyk

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plectranthus hilliardiae has white flowers with a yellow center and a purple throat. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plectranthus hilliardiae can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F). It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division.

Where to Find Plectranthus hilliardiae

Plectranthus hilliardiae is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

Plectranthus hilliardiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plectranthus hilliardiae?

Plectranthus hilliardiae

What is the common name of Plectranthus hilliardiae?

Hilliard's Plectranthus

What is the natural habitat of Plectranthus hilliardiae?

Dry rocky slopes in Namibia and 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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