Anisomeles candicans - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candicans
ID:
982849
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 59 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982187
Common Names
- Anisomeles candicans
- White Anisomeles
- White False Mallow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anisomeles candicans (also called White Anisomeles, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anisomeles candicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anisomeles candicans has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and light green.
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Anisomeles candicans can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Anisomeles candicans
Anisomeles candicans can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Anisomeles genus
Anisomeles candicans, Anisomeles heyneana, Anisomeles indica, Anisomeles inodora, Anisomeles intermedia, Anisomeles malabarica, Anisomeles moschata, Anisomeles salviifolia, Anisomeles tirunelveliensis, Anisomeles ajugacea, Anisomeles antrorsa, Anisomeles brevipilosa, Anisomeles bundeyensis, Anisomeles carpentarica, Anisomeles dallachyi, Anisomeles eriodes, Anisomeles farinacea, Anisomeles grandibractea, Anisomeles languida, Anisomeles lappa, Anisomeles leucotricha, Anisomeles macdonaldii, Anisomeles ornans, Anisomeles papuana, Anisomeles principis, Anisomeles viscidula, Anisomeles xerophila,
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-9903: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.