Plectranthus verticillatus
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| Internal ID | UUID643fe8190d5cd828855336 |
| Scientific name | Plectranthus verticillatus |
| Authority | Druce |
| First published in | Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4: 640 (1916 publ. 1917) |
General Uses Top
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Plectranthus verticillatus is widely cultivated as an indoor and garden ornamental for its trailing habit, glossy leaves, and occasional white tubular flowers. The species is sold commercially as potted specimens, hanging baskets, and ground‑cover plants, and is listed in major horticultural databases such as the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Plant Finder and the University of Florida IFAS Extension (RHS, 2024; UF/IFAS, 2022). Commercial production relies on vegetative propagation by stem cuttings, which yield uniform cultivars and ensure rapid turnover for the ornamental market.
Scientific and model‑organism uses:
Molecular phylogenetics: The taxon has been included in DNA‑based phylogenetic studies of the Lamiaceae family, providing data for resolving relationships among Plectranthus and related genera (e.g., Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 2018). Chemotaxonomy: Its leaf essential oil profile has been characterized and used in chemotaxonomic surveys to delimit species boundaries within the genus (Journal of Essential Oil Research, 2000). Consequently, P. verticillatus functions as a reference species in herbarium barcoding projects and in investigations of volatile chemical diversity.
Properties relevant to use:
Morphology and trichomes: Leaves possess numerous sessile and peltate glandular trichomes that secrete a low‑yield essential oil (≈0.1–0.2 % w/w by steam distillation). The oil is dominated by monoterpenes (≈45 % 1,8‑cineole) and sesquiterpenes (≈15 % β‑caryophyllene), imparting a fresh, herbaceous aroma with a moderate flash point (>60 °C) and suitable volatility for fragrance formulations. Growth habit: The species exhibits a prostrate to semi‑trailing growth form and tolerates low‑light indoor conditions, attributes that facilitate commercial pot‑plant production and reduce the need for extensive greenhouse infrastructure.
Standards and regulation:
Ornamental plants of P. verticillatus are subject to general plant health regulations, such as the EU Plant Health Directive (2000/29/EC) and national phytosanitary certification for export. The leaf essential oil, when used as a fragrance ingredient, falls under the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Code of Practice and the EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC No 1223/2009), which require safety assessments and limit certain constituents (e.g., limits on 1,8‑cineole concentration for skin‑contact products.
Sustainability and sourcing:
Conservation status: Plectranthus verticillatus is not listed in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and is considered of least concern. The plant is extensively cultivated in horticultural trade and is propagated under standard nursery practices, minimizing wild harvesting pressure and supporting sustainable supply for ornamental markets.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Ocimum racemosum | Thunb. | Prodr. Pl. Cap. : 96 (1800) |
| Ocimum verticillatum | L.f. | Suppl. Pl. : 276 (1782) |
| Plectranthus nummularius | Briq. | Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 3: 1072 (1903) |
| Plectranthus thunbergii | Benth. | Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 37 (1832) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | whorled plectranthus |
| Catalan | planta del diner |
| Persian | پیچک سوئدی |
| Japanese | スウェーデンアイビー |
| Portuguese | plectranthus nummularius |
| Turkish | parlak mustafa |
| Chinese | 如意蔓 |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Africa click to expand
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Middle Atlantic Ocean
- Saint Helena
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Northeast Tropical Africa
- Ethiopia
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South Tropical Africa
- Mozambique
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Southern Africa
- Cape Provinces
- Kwazulu-Natal
- Northern Provinces
- Swaziland
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Middle Atlantic Ocean
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Asia-tropical click to expand
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Indian Subcontinent
- India
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Indian Subcontinent
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Southern America click to expand
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Caribbean
- Leeward Islands
- Puerto Rico
- Venezuelan Antilles
- Windward Islands
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Central America
- El Salvador
- Honduras
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Northern South America
- Venezuela
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Caribbean
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000275918 |
| USDA Plants | PLVE2 |
| Tropicos | 17602823 |
| INPN | 630447 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:454770-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-158574 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 3882781 |
| Observations.org | 453484 |
| IPNI | 454770-1 |
| iNaturalist | 327780 |
| GBIF | 2926638 |
| Freebase | /m/09v9p3 |
| EPPO | PLFVE |
| EOL | 590721 |
| Elurikkus | 335687 |
| Wikipedia | Plectranthus_verticillatus |
| CMAUP | NPO1033 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
No reference genome is available on NCBI yet. We are constantly monitoring for new data.
Scientific Literature Top
Below are displayed the latest 15 articles published in PMC (PubMed Central®) and other sources (DOI number only)!
| Title | Authors | Publication | Released | IDs | ||||
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| Two new diterpenoids from Plectranthus nummularius Briq. | Narukawa Y, Shimizu N, Shimotohno K, Takeda T | Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) | 01-Sep-2001 |
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzoic acids and derivatives / Hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives | |||||
| 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid | 135 | Click to see C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)O)O | 138.12 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzoyl derivatives | |||||
| 4-Methylbenzaldehyde | 7725 | Click to see | 120.15 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Benzenoids / Phenols / Methoxyphenols | |||||
| 2-Propenal, 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)- | 9984 | Click to see | 178.18 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Lignans, neolignans and related compounds / Coumarinolignans | |||||
| Cleomiscosin C | 11464176 | Click to see COC1=CC(=CC(=C1O)OC)C2C(OC3=C4C(=CC(=C3O2)OC)C=CC(=O)O4)CO | 416.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Lignans, neolignans and related compounds / Furanoid lignans | |||||
| 4-[(3S,3aS,6S,6aS)-6-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy-phenyl)-1,3,3a,4,6,6a-hexahydrofuro[3,4-c]furan-3-yl]-2,6-dimethoxy-phenol | 12309695 | Click to see COC1=CC(=CC(=C1O)OC)C2C3COC(C3CO2)C4=CC(=C(C(=C4)OC)O)OC | 418.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Syringaresinol, (+)- | 443023 | Click to see | 418.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Diterpenoids | |||||
| (5,6-Dihydroxy-1,10a-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-2,3-dihydrophenanthren-1-yl)methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate | 85122757 | Click to see CC(C)C1=C(C(=C2C3=CCCC(C3(C=CC2=C1)C)(C)COC(=O)C4=CC(=C(C=C4)O)O)O)O | 450.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.49.1182 |
| [(1S,4aS)-5-hydroxy-1,4a-dimethyl-6-oxo-7-propan-2-yl-3,4-dihydro-2H-phenanthren-1-yl]methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate | 10366501 | Click to see CC(C)C1=CC2=CC=C3C(CCCC3(C2=C(C1=O)O)C)(C)COC(=O)C4=CC(=C(C=C4)O)O | 450.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| [(3S,4aS)-5-hydroxy-1,1,4a-trimethyl-6-oxo-7-propan-2-yl-3,4-dihydro-2H-phenanthren-3-yl] 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate | 10389067 | Click to see CC(C)C1=CC2=CC=C3C(CC(CC3(C2=C(C1=O)O)C)OC(=O)C4=CC(=C(C=C4)O)O)(C)C | 450.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| [5-Hydroxy-1,4a-dimethyl-6-(3-methylbut-2-enoyloxy)-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydrophenanthren-1-yl]methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate | 77916021 | Click to see | 536.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.49.1182 |
| Plectranthol A | 10366500 | Click to see | 450.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.49.1182 |
| Plectranthol B | 70697883 | Click to see CC(C)C1=C(C(=C2C(=C1)CCC3C2(CCCC3(C)COC(=O)C4=CC(=C(C=C4)O)O)C)O)OC(=O)C=C(C)C | 536.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.49.1182 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Stigmastanes and derivatives | |||||
| (-)-beta-Sitosterol | 222284 | Click to see | 414.70 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Sitogluside | 5742590 | Click to see CCC(CCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)OC5C(C(C(C(O5)CO)O)O)O)C)C)C(C)C | 576.80 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates / Glycosyl compounds / Phenolic glycosides | |||||
| Syringin | 5316860 | Click to see | 372.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Cinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids and derivatives / Coumaric acids and derivatives | |||||
| Ethyl 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate | 66883 | Click to see | 208.21 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Cinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids | |||||
| 3-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-phenyl)-acrylic acid | 92126 | Click to see COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C=CC(=O)O)O | 194.18 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)Prop-2-Enoic Acid | 2518 | Click to see | 180.16 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Coumarins and derivatives / Coumarin glycosides | |||||
| 6,7-dimethoxy-8-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxychromen-2-one | 21633144 | Click to see COC1=C(C(=C2C(=C1)C=CC(=O)O2)OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O)OC | 384.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Calycanthoside | 5318566 | Click to see | 384.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Mandshurin | 11740722 | Click to see | 384.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Scopolin | 439514 | Click to see COC1=C(C=C2C(=C1)C=CC(=O)O2)OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O | 354.31 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Coumarins and derivatives / Hydroxycoumarins | |||||
| Arteminorin B | 44178671 | Click to see | 412.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Fraxidin | 3083616 | Click to see COC1=C(C(=C2C(=C1)C=CC(=O)O2)O)OC | 222.19 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Coumarins and derivatives / Hydroxycoumarins / 6,7-dihydroxycoumarins | |||||
| Arteminorin C | 44178672 | Click to see | 398.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Coumarins and derivatives / Hydroxycoumarins / 7-hydroxycoumarins | |||||
| Arteminorin A | 44178670 | Click to see | 442.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Isofraxidin | 5318565 | Click to see | 222.19 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Scopoletin | 5280460 | Click to see | 192.17 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Umbelliferone | 5281426 | Click to see C1=CC(=CC2=C1C=CC(=O)O2)O | 162.14 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavones | |||||
| Apigenin | 5280443 | Click to see C1=CC(=CC=C1C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O | 270.24 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Luteolin | 5280445 | Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O)O | 286.24 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 3-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| Chrysoeriol | 5280666 | Click to see | 300.26 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Tricin | 5281702 | Click to see COC1=CC(=CC(=C1O)OC)C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O | 330.29 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 4-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| Acacetin | 5280442 | Click to see | 284.26 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 6-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| Santin | 5281695 | Click to see COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(O2)C=C(C(=C3O)OC)O)OC | 344.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 7-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| 5,8-Dihydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone | 15289454 | Click to see | 314.29 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Isoflavonoids / Isoflav-2-enes / Isoflavones | |||||
| Tectorigenin | 5281811 | Click to see | 300.26 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
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| In public collections | 0 |