Platostoma rotundifolium (Briq.) A.J.Paton
LC Indigenous

Morphological description

Stems 1-several from the base, erect, 0.5-1.2 m tall, sparingly branched, retrorse-pubescent. Leaves petiolate; blade lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate, 50-70 x 15-25 mm, sparingly appressed-pubescent especially on the nerves, copiously gland-dotted on both surfaces, apex acute, base obtuse to cuneate, margin serrate. Inflorescence dense, spike-like, 50-100 mm long; rhachis densely retrorse-pubescent; bracts broadly ovate, acute, the lowermost pair 10-25 x 8-15 mm, becoming progressively smaller towards the apex. Calyx densely pubescent, 2 mm long at flowering, increasing to 4-5 mm at fruiting stage. Corolla white or mauve, 5-6 mm long; upper lip 2.5 mm long, 3 mm broad; lower lip 2.5 x 1 mm. Stamens exserted by 2.5 mm. Style exserted by 2 mm. Nutlets 1 mm long. From: Codd, LEW. 1985. Lamiaceae: 32. Geniosporum. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa 28(4): 214-215. Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209555#page/9/mode/1up] [CC BY] As: Geniosporum angolense Briq.

Habitat

Growing with sedges and other moisture-loving plants on stream banks and marshy places. From: Codd, LEW. 1985. Lamiaceae: 32. Geniosporum. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa 28(4): 214-215. Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209555#page/9/mode/1up] [CC BY] As: Geniosporum angolense Briq.

Distribution

Found in the Transvaal, from Magoebaskloof along the eastern escarpment to Barberton and westward to Witbank and Pretoria districts, extending into Swaziland as far south as Mankaiana. Also in Angola, Zimbabwe and Malawi. From: Codd, LEW. 1985. Lamiaceae: 32. Geniosporum. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa 28(4): 214-215. Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209555#page/9/mode/1up] [CC BY] As: Geniosporum angolense Briq.

Altitude

765 to 1890 m

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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Residence status

Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature

FSA

SA

BOT

NAM

ESW

LES

WC

EC

NC

FS

GA

KZN

LP

MP

NW

Absent

Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Platostoma rotundifolium (Briq.) A.J.Paton
Synonym(s)

Geniosporum angolense Briq.


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Nepetoideae

TRIBE Ocimeae

135 results for Platostoma rotundifolium (Briq.) A.J.Paton

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE1023799-0 Collector(s) & number: De Castro, A, 1987 | 2022-2-14

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Lydenberg. Farm De Berg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0863916-0 Collector(s) & number: Behr, CM, 904 | 1986-1-21

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Boshoek. Farm Beerzynbosch. District Machadodorp off Machadodorp/Badplaas road.

General notes: Growing in marshy area.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0659575-0 Collector(s) & number: Hankey, AJ, 1180-1182 | 2000-4-2

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Dirt road from Machadodorp to Dullstroom.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0850165-0 Collector(s) & number: Huntley, BJ, 3413 | 1974-5-8

Angola, Huambo District. Mt. Moco. Stream above village.

General notes: Riverine thicket.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0701311-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 25892 | 1956-4-18

Eswatini, MBABANE DIST.; POLINIANE VLEI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0725851-0 Collector(s) & number: Stalmans, M, 1479 | 1987-1-19

South Africa, Limpopo, LEKGALAMEETSE N. R.; HAFFENDEN HEIGHTS; RIVER TO ABEL'S POOL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0740280-0 Collector(s) & number: Rudatis, HH, 2556 | 1922-3-14

South Africa, Mpumalanga, MIDDELBURG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0802461-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 2166 | 1994-1-22

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Waterval Boven District: Farm Wachteenbietjieshoek; Valley of main stream.

General notes: Wetland vegetation in valley. Humus rich loam soil. Moist. Shale. Full sun. Gentle valley floor. Erect bushy forb 2.0 m tall. Light mauve flowers. Rare.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129684-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 1317 | 1891-3-8

South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON; UMLOMATI VALLEY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0235728-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 13730 | 1933-2-2

South Africa, Mpumalanga, BELFAST DIST.; DULLSTROOM; VALLEY BOTTOM ON WELGEVONDEN FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129686-0 Collector(s) & number: Burtt Davy, J, 3932 | 1939-3-8

South Africa, Mpumalanga, ERMELO; SPIOENKOP; 5 MI. W. OF MIDDELBURG NR. SMALL WATERFALL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129680-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 2118 | 1894-1-2

South Africa, Mpumalanga, BRUGSPRUIT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129685-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 13350 | 1933-1-28

South Africa, Mpumalanga, BELFAST; DULLSTROOM; ROODEKLIP FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0661011-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 2272 | 1978-4-20

South Africa, Mpumalanga, AMSTERDAM; ATHOLE- PLAAS VAN DJ FORBES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129711-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 27489 | 1958-2-3

Eswatini, MANKAIANA DIST

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0829392-0 Collector(s) & number: Scheepers, JC, SKF 1641 | 1960-3-

South Africa, Limpopo, Tzaneen District: Duiwelskloof.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0740069-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, J, STE 3199 | 1912-1-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, BELFAST DIST.; 'WITBOY'

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129702-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 3661 | 1948-2-5

South Africa, Mpumalanga, WITBANK DIST.; 13 MI. W. OF WITBANK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0620773-0 Collector(s) & number: Ross, JH, 3932 | 1939-3-8

South Africa, Mpumalanga, MIDDELBURG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129710-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 27368 | 1957-12-19

Eswatini, MBABANE DIST.; MALKERNS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129700-0 Collector(s) & number: Bruce, EA, 75 | 1948-2-5

South Africa, Mpumalanga, WITBANK DIST.; 13 MI. W. OF WITBANK ON BRONKHORSTSPRUITRD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0076697-0 Collector(s) & number: Deall, GB, 3579A | 1992-12-12

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Amsterdam: Deepdene 395 IT Farm. Vlei.

General notes: Wet vlei. Herb.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0574714-0 Collector(s) & number: McCallum, DA, 518 | 1998-3-18

Eswatini, Mbanane District: about 5 km South of Oshoek, Mbabane road, Motjane Serpentine Band. Atlas Engineering.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE1004599-0 Collector(s) & number: De Castro, A, 1852 | 2021-2-23

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Roosenekal. Farm Pietersburg 44 JT.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0484448-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 867 | 1976-2-3

South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT DIST.; WITKLIP STATE FOR.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129687-0 Collector(s) & number: Wager, HA, TRV 22981 | 1923-1-

South Africa, Limpopo, WOODBUSH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129708-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 31378 | 1962-3-15

Eswatini, MBABANE DIST.; RED HILL RD.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0590565-0 Collector(s) & number: Burrows, JE, 6071 | 1997-2-20

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Lydenburg: Buffelskloof Nature Reserve; below wall of Simon's Dam. In vlei.

General notes: Leaves without a smell.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129681-0 Collector(s) & number: McCallum, IMS, 137/025 | 1919-2-1

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; NEW AGATHA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129704-0 Collector(s) & number: Wilms, F, TRV 12738 | 1894-11-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, LYDENBURG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0569026-0 Collector(s) & number: Carney, M, 15 | 1995-4-1

South Africa, Gauteng, Bronkhorstpruit District. Trichardsport Farm. 25km from Bronkhorstpruit going North and 5km East.

General notes: Between side of rocky hill and water. Side of stream. Good rich damp soil. Sunny. Leaves: are parallel on stalk with serrated edges. Flowers: purple coloured. The larger bottom petals are white with purple tips. Few. A touch of purple on the leaves nearest to the flower.

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Barcode: PRE0724233-0 Collector(s) & number: Onderstall, JJH, 1431 | 1988-2-5

South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT DIST.; CROCODILE VALLEY EST; SHANDON. DRY VLEI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0801403-0 Collector(s) & number: Wager, HA, TRV22981 | 1923-1-

South Africa, Limpopo, TZANEEN DIST; WOODBUSH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129701-0 Collector(s) & number: Kies, P, 65 | 1948-1-4

South Africa, Limpopo, PIETERSBURG DIST.; MAGOEBASKLOOF; BONNIE BRAE 2 MI. FROM MAGOEBASKLOOF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129705-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 3576 | 1961-2-8

South Africa, Mpumalanga, WILGEBOOM FOR. STA.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129689-0 Collector(s) & number: Thorncroft, IG, TRV 7214 | 1908-1-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON; LOMATI VALLEY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129707-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 31264 | 1962-2-2

Eswatini, MBABANE DIST.; BLACK MBULUZI VALLEY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129712-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 30655 | 1961-4-7

Eswatini, MBABANE DIST.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129703-0 Collector(s) & number: Obermeyer, AA, 272 | 1930-1-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, LYDENBURG; ZWAGERSHOEK FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129690-0 Collector(s) & number: Scheepers, JC, SKF1641 | 1960-3-

South Africa, Limpopo, DUIWELSKLOOF DIST.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129709-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 26780 | 1957-3-29

Eswatini, MBABANE DIST.; FYFES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0129683-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 4118 | 1893-12-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, BRUGSPRUIT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0609932-0 Collector(s) & number: Balsinhas, AA, 3514 | 1981-3-10

South Africa, Gauteng, MOLOTO; ELANDS RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0823235-0 Collector(s) & number: Fabian, A, 1373 | 1991-2-16

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Lydenburg District: Finsbury. Stream bank.

General notes: Stream bank in thick growth. Top leaves under inflorescence a striking pale and deep pink - very attractive. Voucher specimen for Wild Flower Guide.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0701310-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 25106 | 1955-4-10

Eswatini, MBABANE DIST.; LITTLE USUTU VALLEY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Observation records

Date: 2/8/2011 11:34:00 AM

Mpumalanga

Data Resource: iNaturalist View record

Barcode: WAG.1964827 | Collector(s) & number: Turpin BC; Burns S; Hempson D; McMurtry DM; Whatmore J , Turpin, BC; Burns, S; Hempson, D; McMurtry, DM; Whatmore, J 1783 | 2018-02-11

South Africa , Mpumalanga

Data Resource: https://ror.org/0566bfb96 View record

Barcode: AMD.77718 | Collector(s) & number: Wilms F , Wilms, F 1139 | 1895-01-01/1895-01-31

South Africa

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Barcode: L.2777819 | Collector(s) & number: Wilms F , Wilms, F 1139 | 1895-01-01/1895-01-31

South Africa

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2006

BOOK

Checklist of the Flowering Plants of Sub-Saharan Africa Klopper, RR; Chatelain, C; Banninger, V; Spichiger, R

SANBI, Pretoria

1997

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Kew Bulletin 52: 257-292

1985

FLORA CHAPTER

Lamiaceae: 32. Geniosporum Codd, LEW

In: OA Leistner (ed.). Flora of Southern Africa 28(4)214-215

Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Pretoria

No results found for Platostoma rotundifolium (Briq.) A.J.Paton

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