ID help please

McDonough, GA(Zone 7b)

This is growing in SE Queensland. I am helping a friend ID it. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Doug

Thumbnail by duggiehoo

That is cute but I don't know what it is ...someone will no doubt.
good luck.

Coffs Harbour, Australia

I don't know either, but a pic of the foliage is sometimes helpful. Does it have square stems, is it tall or short, is it a succulent e.t.c?
It is a very cute flower Doug. What size is it?
Sue

McDonough, GA(Zone 7b)

My friend said it is succulent. I have requested more info about it. She is in Australia and I am in the US so the info may arrive slowly.

Coffs Harbour, Australia

Lucky for you Doug, we're pretty patient around here! LOL
Sue

McDonough, GA(Zone 7b)

I believe I have it with the help of the plant ID board.

It is a Plectranthus ornatus http://unity.blackguild.com/gallery/rbgm01/IMG_2458
Or
Plectranthus neochilus http://www.flickr.com/photos/51628428@N00/223903738/

Also known as Dogbane, Dog Gone, Lobster Flower, Skunk Flower....."Dog gone" because the odor keeps dogs away.
The flowers are not exactly the same but everything else is, including the bad odor of the plant.

Thanks for your help or as we say here in the south...Thank ya'll very kindly!
You guys and gals are great!

Coffs Harbour, Australia

Funny Doug, I actually have that one and tried to have it ID'd some time ago and no one could tell me what it is. Its not a very pleasant smell, but it doesn't bother my dogs! On another topic, They ate all the tomatoes today!
Sue

I did think it could be a Plectanthrus by the flower ...so I must be getting better, but I was not game to say so in case I looked a nana, it is a cute plant, pity about the smell, but the nick names are funny ...:)
chrissy

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