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Plectranthus is a genus of about 85 species of flowering plants from the sage family, Lamiaceae, found mostly in southern and tropical Africa and Madagascar. Common names include spur-flower . Plectranthus species are herbaceous perennial plants , rarely annuals or soft-wooded shrubs, sometimes succulent ; sometimes with a tuberous base.
Plectranthus hadiensis is a perennial herbaceous shrub with pubescent and semi-succulent stems, and a straight to decumbent habit. Its height varies 50 cm to 1.5 m (30–59 in), with a maximum base diameter of 1m (39 in).
Coleus amboinicus, synonym Plectranthus amboinicus, [1] is a semi-succulent perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae [2] with a pungent oregano-like flavor and odor. Coleus amboinicus is considered to be native to parts of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and India, [3] although it is widely cultivated and naturalized elsewhere in the tropics where it is used as a spice and ornamental plant. [2]
The plant on the left was kept in low light indoors, and the plant on the right was kept in direct sun outdoors. These are often used as houseplants , like bonsai. Growing naturally in humus -rich soil on rocky hillsides, they can thrive in sphagnum moss and bonsai soil, as long as the watering rate is adjusted appropriately.
Coleus neochilus, synonym Plectranthus neochilus, [1] which is colloquially known as lobster bush, fly bush or mosquito bush, is a perennial ground cover with highly fragrant, partially scalloped, ovate leaves and purple blue inflorescent spikes.
Tetradenia riparia is a species of flowering plant native to southern Africa. It belongs in the mint and sage family Lamiaceae. [2] It is occasionally referred to as misty plume bush and is commonly used as a decorative garden plant due to its flowers when in full bloom. [3]