Plectranthus petraeus

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Plectranthus petraeus

Description

Undershrub, 1-1.5 m, very fragrant. Leaves membranaceous, elliptic or ovate, 4-10 by 3-6 cm, acute or obtuse, base cuneate or shallowly cordate, entire; Flowers in verticillasters arranged in spurious spikes disposed in large terminal panicles 15-20 cm long. Stamens included in the lower lip of corolla.

Distribution

Asia-Tropical, East Java present, Mt Idjen present
Malesia: East Java (Mt Idjen).

Citation

KENG 1969 – In: Gard. Bull. Sing.: 145
BLAKE 1971: p. 54. – In: Contr. Queensl. Herb.: f. 2 N, 4 H, pl. 27, map 36
ADELB. 1954: p. 152. – In: Reinwardtia: f. 3
BACK. & BAKH.f. 1965 – In: Fl. Java: 636