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Cats
Whiskers
Orthosiphon
aristatus
(Blume) Miq.
ore-tho-SIGH-fon
stam-IN-ee-us
Lamiaceae
Explanation
of name:
Ortho means straight and siphon means tube. Aristate(us) means
bristly.
Synonym:
Orthosiphon stamineus Benth. (www.hear.org/Pier/species/orthosiphon_aristatus.htm)
Natural
range:
Asia, Australia
Recognition:
Mint with showy white to lavender flowers having long whiskery protruding
stamens
Lanscape
uses:
Bedding plant, space-filler, perennial with showy flowers. Flowers reliably,
with broad tolerances. Useful for flowers in semishade. Escapes cultivation.
Note:
Sold as an herbal aid for weight loss
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems
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Orthosiphon stamineus |
Cats Whiskers |
Exotic |
Herb
Perennial |
SU-FA |
To 3 |
1
(PBCC) |
SU-PS
ME
(PBCC, DAV) |
Toxic
Escapes cultivation |
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