Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.Wimm.) Lammers
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 75 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833706
Common Names
- Isotoma rivalis
- Rivalis Isotoma
- Isotoma
Description
Isotoma rivalis (also called Rival's Isotome, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has small, dark green, oval leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Isotoma rivalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isotoma rivalis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. Seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isotoma rivalis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 5°C.
Where to Find Isotoma rivalis
Isotoma rivalis is native to Australia and can be found in moist habitats.
Isotoma rivalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isotoma rivalis?
Isotoma rivalis
What is the common name of Isotoma rivalis?
Rivalis Isotoma
What is the natural habitat of Isotoma rivalis?
Isotoma rivalis is found in moist, shady areas in woodland, grassland and heathland.
Species in the Isotoma genus
Isotoma armstrongii,
Isotoma baueri,
Isotoma fluviatilis,
Isotoma gulliveri,
Isotoma hypocrateriformis,
Isotoma pusilla,
Isotoma rivalis,
Isotoma scapigera,
Isotoma tridens,
Isotoma luticola,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,