Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 503 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982300
Common Names
- Anisomeles moschata
- Musk Anisomeles
- Moschata Anisomeles
Description
Anisomeris moschata (also called Musk Anisomeris, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anisomeles moschata is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as a natural insect repellent, and as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anisomeles moschata has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in small, round heads. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisomeles moschata 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 moschata
Anisomeles moschata can be found in the tropical regions of Central America, from Mexico to Panama.
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,