Plectranthus zuluensis T.Cooke is a plant in the Lamiaceae family, order Lamiales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Plectranthus zuluensis T.Cooke

Plectranthus zuluensis T.Cooke

Plectranthus zuluensis (Zulu spurflower) is a tender southern African flowering perennial in the mint family, grown as a house or conservatory plant.

Family
Genus
Plectranthus
Order
Lamiales
Class
Magnoliopsida

About Plectranthus zuluensis T.Cooke

Plectranthus zuluensis, commonly known as the Zulu spurflower, is a flowering plant species belonging to the mint family Lamiaceae, and it is native to southern Africa. This tender perennial produces spikes of pale blue or mauve flowers that grow against lime green foliage, and it blooms in spring. In regions with temperate climates, this species must be grown under glass, or kept protected from winter frosts if grown outdoors. It is well suited to be grown as a houseplant or a conservatory plant.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Lamiales Lamiaceae Plectranthus

More from Lamiaceae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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