Rostrinucula dependens

Family / Families: Lamiaceae
Scientific Name(s): Rostrinucula dependens (Rehder) Kudô
Institution(s): David C. Lam Asian Garden, University of British Columbia Botanical Garden
Accession Number(s): 1998-0320
Location(s): Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Entry Author(s): Daniel Mosquin
Copyright Holder(s): Daniel Mosquin
Image License: Creative Commons License
Tags: Lamiaceae, Lamiales, Photo by Daniel, UBC Botanical Garden

Rostrinucula dependens in bloom at UBC Botanical Garden

Rostrinucula dependens is a member of one of the most successful plant families, the Lamiaceae (see that distribution map for the family!) or Labiatae.

However, Rostrinucula itself is uncommon – it is a genus with only two species, both endemic to China. Only available in cultivation during recent years, the plant has no commonly used name, though the garden proposed “false buddleja” at one time.