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Plectranthus esculentus
see Coleus esculentus...
Plectranthus ernstii
Plectranthus ernstii is a slow growing, semi-succulent perennial with swollen stems and a compact habit that resembles a bonsai, ideal for pot plants...
Plectranthus ecklonii
A fast-growing shrubby perennial with showy spikes of pink, blue or white flowers in autumn, ideal for shade or semi-shade....
Plectranthus ciliatus
With its attractive white to light purple-pink flowers and ornamental foliage, this species is a pleasure for any moist subtropical garden, ideal for hanging...
Plectranthus ambiguus
Plectranthus ambiguus brings soft green foliage and a splash of vivid violet-purple during autumn to shady areas in the garden, and it is easy...
Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender'
Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender', a hybrid developed at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, is becoming a hit around the world!...
Plectranthus
Plectranthus is the largest South African genus in the mint family (Lamiaceae), with 44 species natural to our region, most of which occur on the...
Plecostachys serpyllifolia
An easy-to-grow, grey-leaved perennial that forms a mound as its slender stems tangle together most delightfully. Perfect for a mixed herbaceous border...
Platylophus trifoliatus
Finding large specimens of this tree in their habitat, may make you think that you have wandered into a forest inhabited by the characters found in ‘The...
Platycaulos callistachyus
Platycaulos callistachyus is a little known restio. Its interesting culms and dense growth make it a worthy landscaping plant suited to any medium...
Platycarpha
Platycarpha is a relatively unknown genus of three species endemic to southern Africa. The plants are unusual because the inflorescences occur in the...
Pittosporum viridiflorum
This evergreen tree was selected to be one of the Trees of the Year for 2002....
Piliostigma thonnigii
This is a deciduous tree suitable for a large garden. It has large 2-lobed leathery leaves....
Phymaspermum appressum
Phymaspermum appressum is a drought resistant, Cape daisy shrub with striking white, fading to pink and finally purple, flowers....
Phymaspermum acerosum
The geelblombos will brighten up any dull area in the garden during the autumn months....
Phyllanthus reticulatus
Phyllanthus reticulatus is usually a dense deciduous shrub or small tree with a distinct smell that is emitted by the minute flowers when they open...
Phylica pubescens
This attractive bush is densely covered with hairy leaves and each hair seems to gather the sunlight and make it glow. Early morning or late afternoon...
Phylica gnidioides
Phylica is a genus predominantly found in the Cape flora with about 138 species, of which 90% are endemic. The genus exhibits a significant range of shrub...
Phylica ericoides
Phylica ericoides is a tough but decorative little shrub with dark green foliage and masses of showy white flower heads during autumn-winter, perfect...
Phylica buxifolia
This compact rounded shrub or small tree makes a good background or screening plant and should find a place in indigenous gardens near the coast, especially...