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Synonyms: |
Plectranthus barbatus Andrews |
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Frequency: | Rare escape |
Status: | Introduced |
Description: |
Robust herbaceous shrub. Both green leaved and variegated forms occur, sometimes on the same plant. |
Notes: | This species is widely cultivated as a garden ornamental and is occasionally naturalised as an escape. |
Derivation of specific name: | comosus: with tufts formed from hairs, leaves or flowers |
Habitat: | In disturbed places |
Altitude range: (metres) | |
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Worldwide distribution: | Native to India, probably first introduced into East Africa. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | C |
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Endemic status: | |
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Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Literature: |
Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 56. As Plectranthus barbatus |
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