Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
penicillatus
ID:
914941

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Paton

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Lamiac.: 325 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914276

Common Names

  • Plectranthus penicillatus
  • Penicillatus Plectranthus
  • Plectranthus Penicillatus

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Description

Plectranthus penicillatus (also called Bristly Plectranthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub, usually reaching up to 1 m in height. The stems are thin and erect, while the leaves are ovate-elliptic, with pointed tips and serrated margins.

Uses & Benefits

Plectranthus penicillatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin infections, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plectranthus penicillatus is a white or pale blue color, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a brownish-black color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plectranthus penicillatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Plectranthus penicillatus

Plectranthus penicillatus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula.

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-459239: Based on the initial data import
Alan James Paton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Paton' in the authors string.