Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 542 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275500
Common Names
- Plectranthus hockii
- Hock's Spurflower
- Hock's Plectranthus
Synonyms
- Ocimum hockii Robyns & Lebrun [unknown]
- Plectranthus katangensis De Wild. [unknown]
- Symphostemon articulatus I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
- Holostylon katangense Robyns & Lebrun [unknown]
- Holostylon katangensis (De Wild.) Robyns & Lebrun [unknown]
Description
Plectranthus hockii (also called Hock'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 hockii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plectranthus hockii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plectranthus hockii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by division in spring or by taking stem cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Plectranthus hockii
Plectranthus hockii is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Plectranthus hockii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plectranthus hockii?
Plectranthus hockii
What is the common name of Plectranthus hockii?
Hock's Spurflower
What is the natural habitat of Plectranthus hockii?
It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia 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,