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Plectranthus parviflorus
Also called Little spurflower, Cockspur flower, Spurflower
Coleus australis, synonyms Plectranthus australis and Plectranthus parviflorus, known as little spurflower or cockspur flower, is a shrub, occurring in Polynesia and Australia. Non aromatic, between 10 and 70 cm high. The habitat is shady moist areas, including eucalyptus forest and rainforest. A widespread species, in rocky areas and beside streams. Attractive blue and white flowers may occur throughout the year.
C. australis is found in a wide distribution, across Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Polynesia. C. australis prefers to grow in dry, rocky areas. It tolerates drought, frost, and heat well. Within Hawaii, it is found on every island except Kahoʻolawe.
C. australis is used as an ornamental plant. It lives for a long time and can be easily grown as a ground cover plant, or in a hanging container. The plant will attract pollinator insects like bees and butterflies. It can be used in traditional Hawaiian leis due to its long-lasting flower and citrus smell.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Coleus australis by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
