Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
velutinus
ID:
982564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trimen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Handb. Fl. Ceylon 3: 377 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981902

Common Names

  • Anisochilus Velutinus
  • Velvet Anisochilus
  • Velvet Anisochilus Tree

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Description

Anisochilus velutinus (also called Indian foxglove, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has bright yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, along streams, and in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anisochilus velutinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anisochilus velutinus is white or pinkish in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Anisochilus velutinus

Anisochilus velutinus is found in Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-9874: Based on the initial data import
Henry Trimen (1843-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trimen' in the authors string.