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Swedish-Ivy
Plectranthus parviflorus
Willd.
plec-TRAN-thus
aus-TRAY-lis
Lamiaceae
Synonym:
Plectranthus australis R. Br.
(WU3)
Explanation
of name:
Generic name from Greek, plectron, spur, and anthos, flower.
Parviflorus means small-flowered.
Natural
range:
Australia
Recognition:
Ivy-like mint with wavy leaves having scalloped margins. Flowers white.
Landscape
uses:
Primarily in containers, especially hanging baskets, best in partial shade
(bright but indirect light). Water demands are medium, and reportedly fares best
if allowed to dry somewhat between waterings. Sometimes used as a groundcover.
Escaped from cultivation (WU2).
Internet
sources:
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/interiorscape/Plectranthus_australis.html
and
http://pss.uvm.edu/pss123/folplec.html
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions |
Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems |
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Plectranthus
parviflorus
(P. australis) |
Swedish-Ivy |
Exotic |
Perennial |
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Trailing, dangling |
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PS-SH
ME
WI
(HUX, DEH)
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WU2 lists this species as escaped from cultivation in Florida.
Leaf spots
Mites
Root rots
Mealybugs
Scales |
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