Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
porcatus
ID:
810405

Status:
valid

Authors:
van Jaarsv. & P.J.D.Winter

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 35: 170 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809739

Common Names

  • Pig-tailed Plectranthus
  • Porcate Plectranthus
  • Porcate False-platystele

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Description

Plectranthus porcatus (also called 'Porcupine Spurflower', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It has a single, erect stem with ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands, and is often found growing in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Plectranthus porcatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plectranthus porcatus has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plectranthus porcatus is a shrub that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and wind.

Where to Find Plectranthus porcatus

Plectranthus porcatus can be found in tropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia.

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-347955: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van Jaarsv.' in the authors string.
Pieter J.D. Winter (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.D.Winter' in the authors string.