Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Callm. & Phillipson
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Candollea 68: 318 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315096
Common Names
- Rotheca mirabilis
- Mirabilis Rotheca
- Mirabilis Marvelous
Synonyms
- Clerodendrum mirabile Baker [unknown]
Description
Rotheca mirabilis (also called blue bush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is a shrub with opposite, ovate leaves and blue flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rotheca mirabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rotheca mirabilis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and short petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rotheca mirabilis is a succulent shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sandy, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Rotheca mirabilis
Rotheca mirabilis is found in South Africa.
Rotheca mirabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rotheca mirabilis?
Rotheca mirabilis
What is the common name of Rotheca mirabilis?
Wonderful Rotheca
What is the natural habitat of Rotheca mirabilis?
Dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern Cape
Species in the Rotheca genus
Rotheca alata,
Rotheca amplifolia,
Rotheca aurantiaca,
Rotheca bukobensis,
Rotheca calundensis,
Rotheca commiphoroides,
Rotheca cyanea,
Rotheca farinosa,
Rotheca hirsuta,
Rotheca incisa,
Rotheca kissakensis,
Rotheca luembensis,
Rotheca makanjana,
Rotheca mendesii,
Rotheca myricoides,
Rotheca prittwitzii,
Rotheca quadrangulata,
Rotheca reflexa,
Rotheca rupicola,
Rotheca sansibarensis,
Rotheca serrata,
Rotheca suffruticosa,
Rotheca taborensis,
Rotheca tanneri,
Rotheca teaguei,
Rotheca verdcourtii,
Rotheca violacea,
Rotheca wildii,
Rotheca caerulea,
Rotheca cuneiformis,
Rotheca louwalbertsii,
Rotheca pilosa,
Rotheca nudiflora,
Rotheca mirabilis,
Rotheca microphylla,
Rotheca macrostachya,
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,