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East African Swed?

19 years ago

Has anyone heard of this? I picked it up at the nursery yesterday, but I think someone forgot to fill out the rest of the label!

I will try to post a pic after I get back from church.

Comments (5)

Iris GW
19 years ago
We're ready for that picture. Are you back from church? What a strange name for a plant!
Dehnera
Original Author
19 years ago
Sorry! I forgot I posted! I figured I better do it now before Ivan blows it away!

Here is a link that might be useful: East African Swed
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patsy_b
19 years ago
Leaves look alot like my camphor plant. Does it smell like vicks when you crush the leaves?

I hope Ivan misses you guys. Stay safe as you can.

Patsy
WestEnder
19 years ago
It looks sort of like swedish ivy, a common houseplant, to me.
bruggirl
19 years ago
That stands for "East African Swedish Ivy", which only means it is one of 150 species of plectranthus which grow in East Africa.

With some research, you may be able to identify it. I searched Google for "East African Plectranthus", and found a lot of info. If you Google for "plectranthus" and do the images, you may find a picture of it that will help identify it.

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