Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
moschata
ID:
982962

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

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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.

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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 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,

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