Plectranthus fruticosus
Also known as: Germanea urticifolia Lam. +5 more
- Germanea urticifolia Lam.
- Plectranthus arthropodus Briq.
- Plectranthus behrii Compton
- Plectranthus charianthus Briq.
- Plectranthus galpinii Schltr.
- Plectranthus peglerae T.Cooke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Originating in Africa, Plectranthus fruticosus is a shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Juan Fernández Is., Madeira