Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.f.) Wall.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 15: t. 1300 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981639
Common Names
- Anisochilus carnosus
- Anisochilus
- Carnosus
Description
Anisochilus carnosus (also called Heart-Leaf Anisochilus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to India, and is found in forests and grasslands. It is a small, evergreen shrub with heart-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Anisochilus carnosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anisochilus carnosus has white flowers with a yellow lip. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisochilus carnosus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated from seed, but cuttings are the preferred method. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in the spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Anisochilus carnosus
Anisochilus carnosus is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
Species in the Anisochilus genus
Anisochilus harmandii,
Anisochilus adenanthus,
Anisochilus argenteus,
Anisochilus cambodianus,
Anisochilus carnosus,
Anisochilus dysophylloides,
Anisochilus mitis,
Anisochilus pallidus,
Anisochilus paniculatus,
Anisochilus plantagineus,
Anisochilus polystachyus,
Anisochilus robustus,
Anisochilus scaber,
Anisochilus siamensis,
Anisochilus suffruticosus,
Anisochilus velutinus,
Anisochilus wightii,
Anisochilus shoolamudianus,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,