Taxon

Plectranthus purpuratus

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Common name: Persblaar spoorsalie, Purple-leaved spurflower
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint)
Distribution: KwaZulu-Natal
National red list: Least Concern
Comments: This beautiful tender perennial is commonly dubbed “Vick’s Plant” because when crushed it releases the aroma of Vick’s Vaporub! And believe it or not, people use it for mosquito repellent!
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