Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
eriodes
ID:
1331883

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Bean

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 9: 351 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344337

Common Names

  • Anisomeles eriodes
  • Indian False Pimpernel
  • Indian Pimpernel

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Description

Anisomeles eriodes (also called Eriodes 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 eriodes 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 eriodes 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 eriodes is a shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Anisomeles eriodes

Anisomeles eriodes is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Anisomeles eriodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisomeles eriodes?

Anisomeles eriodes

What is the common name of Anisomeles eriodes?

Woolly Anisomeles

Where does Anisomeles eriodes grow?

Anisomeles eriodes is found in India

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

Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.