Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. 4: t. 1437 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981891
Common Names
- Anisochilus Suffruticosus
- Shrubby Anisochilus
- Shrubby Anisochilus Tree
Uses & Benefits
Anisochilus suffruticosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisochilus suffruticosus is white or pinkish in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisochilus suffruticosus 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 suffruticosus
Anisochilus suffruticosus is found in Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam.
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,