Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
ajugacea
ID:
1331877

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.M.Bailey & F.Muell.) A.R.Bean

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 9: 343 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344331


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Description

Anisomeles ajugacea (also called Ajugacea Anisomeles, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has small, lance-shaped leaves that are dark green on the top and light green on the bottom. It grows in moist, shady areas and prefers a humid climate.

Uses & Benefits

Anisomeles ajugacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Anisomeles ajugacea flower is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisomeles ajugacea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.

Where to Find Anisomeles ajugacea

Anisomeles ajugacea is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Frederick Manson Bailey (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Bailey' in the authors string.
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.