Rotheca pilosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Pearson) P.P.J.Herman & Retief
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 32: 81 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524120
Common Names
- Rotheca pilosa
- Hairy Rotheca
- Hairy Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Clerodendrum pilosum H.Pearson [unknown]
Description
Rotheca pilosa (also called Wild Sage, among many other common names) is a small shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is native to southern Africa and is found in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Rotheca pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional African medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, stomach pain, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rotheca pilosa are blue and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rotheca pilosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny position. Propagation is by cuttings or seeds.
Where to Find Rotheca pilosa
Rotheca pilosa is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape province.
Rotheca pilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rotheca pilosa?
Rotheca pilosa
What is the common name of Rotheca pilosa?
Hairy Rotheca
What is the natural habitat of Rotheca pilosa?
Tropical rainforests of Africa
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-262635: Based on the initial data import
Henry Harold Welch Pearson (1870-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Pearson' in the authors string.
P.P.J. Herman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.P.J.Herman' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Retief (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retief' in the authors string.