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Endostemon Viscosus
''Endostemon'' (keepsafe) is a genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae, first described in 1910. It is native primarily to eastern Africa, with some species in central and southern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Madagascar, and the Indian subcontinent. ;Species #''Endostemon albus'' A.J.Paton, Harley & M.M.Harley - Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique #''Endostemon camporum'' (Gürke) M.R.Ashby - Kenya, Tanzania #''Endostemon ctenoneurus'' Harley - Kenya, Somalia #''Endostemon glandulosus'' Harley & Sebsebe - Ethiopia #''Endostemon gracilis'' (Benth.) M.R.Ashby - Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, Yemen #''Endostemon kelleri'' (Briq.) Ryding ex A.J.Paton & Harley - Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia #''Endostemon leucosphaerus'' (Briq.) A.J.Paton, Harley & M.M.Harley - Somalia, Ethiopia #''Endostemon membranaceus'' (Benth.) Ayob. ex A.J.Paton & Harley - Cameroon, Angola, Central African Republic #''Endostemon obbiadensis'' (Chiov.) M.R.Ashby - Somalia #''Endostemon obtusifolius'' (E.Mey.) N.E.Br. - from Sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lamiaceae
The Lamiaceae ( ) or Labiatae are a family (biology), family of flowering plants commonly known as the mint, deadnettle, or sage family. Many of the plants are aromatic in all parts and include widely used culinary herbs like basil (herb), basil, mentha, mint, rosemary, Salvia officinalis, sage, savory (herb), savory, marjoram, oregano, Hyssopus officinalis, hyssop, thyme, lavender, and perilla, as well as traditional medicines such as catnip, ''Salvia'', Monarda, bee balm, Leonotis leonurus, wild dagga, and Leonurus japonicus, oriental motherwort. Some species are shrubs, trees (such as teak), or, rarely, vines. Many members of the family are widely cultivated, not only for their aromatic qualities, but also their ease of cultivation, since they are readily propagated by stem cuttings. Besides those grown for their edible leaves, some are grown for decorative foliage. Others are grown for seed, such as ''Salvia hispanica'' (chia), or for their edible tubers, such as ''Plectr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |