White Orthosiphon aristatus flowers spread long fine stamens from an upright flowering spike

Orthosiphon aristatus


Native to tropical Asia, it is a perennial herb or small shrub reaching about three feet tall. White two-lipped flowers carry exceptionally long stamens that extend well beyond the petals, creating its whisker-like appearance. The blooms form upright, tapering clusters. It belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae. Photographed in Colombia.

An orange butterfly rests above white Orthosiphon aristatus flowers with long projecting stamens
Orthosiphon aristatus has a tall white flower spike in sunlight
Orthosiphon aristatus has a white flower spike and pointed leaves
Orthosiphon aristatus has a white flower spike with arching filaments
Orthosiphon aristatus has a white flower spike with long stamens
Orthosiphon aristatus has a white flowering shrub beside garden path
Orthosiphon aristatus has white flowers and bare brown stems
Orthosiphon aristatus has white flowers with radiating filaments
Orthosiphon aristatus has a yellow black butterfly on white flowers

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