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Clerodendranthus
''Orthosiphon'' is a genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae native to Africa, Southern Asia and Queensland, with one species ''(O. americanus)'' in Colombia. They are herbaceous shrubs which grow to a height of . Some ''Orthosiphon'' species are popular garden plants because of their flowers, which are white and bluish with filaments resembling a cat's whiskers. In the wild, the plants can be seen growing in forests and along roadsides. Common names in Southeast Asia are ''Misai Kucing'' (Malaysia), ''Kumis Kucing'' and ''Remujung'' (Indonesia), and ''Yaa Nuat Maeo'' (Thailand). Species # '' Orthosiphon adenocaulis'' A.J.Paton & Hedge - Madagascar # '' Orthosiphon allenii'' (C.H.Wright) Codd - from Zaire + Tanzania to Zimbabwe # '' Orthosiphon americanus'' Harley & A.J.Paton - Colombia # '' Orthosiphon argenteus'' A.J.Paton & Hedge - Madagascar # '' Orthosiphon aristatus'' aka '' Orthosiphon stamineus'' (Blume) Miq. - China, Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Queensland; na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lamiaceae
The Lamiaceae ( ) or Labiatae are a 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, mint, rosemary, sage, savory, marjoram, oregano, hyssop, thyme, lavender, and perilla, as well as other medicinal herbs such as catnip, salvia, bee balm, wild dagga, and 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 '' Plectranthus edulis'', ''Plectranthus esculentus'', ''Plectranthus rotundifolius'', and ''Stachys affinis'' (Chinese artichoke). Many are also grown or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orthosiphon Exilis
''Orthosiphon'' is a genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae native to Africa, Southern Asia and Queensland ) , nickname = Sunshine State , image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , establishe ..., with one species ''(O. americanus)'' in Colombia. They are herbaceous shrubs which grow to a height of . Some ''Orthosiphon'' species are popular garden plants because of their flowers, which are white and bluish with filaments resembling a cat's whiskers. In the wild, the plants can be seen growing in forests and along roadsides. Common names in Southeast Asia are ''Misai Kucing'' (Malaysia), ''Kumis Kucing'' and ''Remujung'' (Indonesia), and ''Yaa Nuat Maeo'' (Thailand). Species # '' Orthosiphon adenocaulis'' A.J.Paton & Hedge - Madagascar # '' Orthosiphon allenii'' (C.H.Wright) Codd - from Zaire + Tanzania to Zimbabwe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
