Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mirabilis
ID:
642

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

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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.

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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 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

Peter B. Phillipson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phillipson' in the authors string.
Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.