Status:
valid
Authors:
Turrill
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1922: 188 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732832
Common Names
- White Isotheca
- Isotheca alba
- Isotheca
Description
Isotheca alba (also called Common Isotheca, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a clumping habit, native to South America. It grows in open forests and woodlands, often in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Isotheca alba is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections, reducing inflammation, and improving digestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isotheca alba is a white-pink, star-shaped head, with a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isotheca alba is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is tolerant of dry conditions. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly during dry periods. Pruning is not necessary.
Where to Find Isotheca alba
Isotheca alba is found in the temperate forests of Europe.
Isotheca alba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isotheca alba?
Isotheca alba
What is the common name of Isotheca alba?
White-flowered isotheca
What is the natural habitat of Isotheca alba?
Woodlands, meadows, and grassy slopes
Species in the Isotheca genus
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,