Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 628 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981924
Common Names
- Anisochilus Wightii
- Wight's Anisochilus
- Wight's Anisochilus Tree
Description
Anisochilus wightii (also called Wight's 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 wightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anisochilus wightii has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisochilus wightii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Anisochilus wightii
Anisochilus wightii 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,