Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amethystoides
ID:
218486

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) H.Hara

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 60: 233 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217815

Common Names

  • Isodon amethystoides
  • Amethystoides Isodon
  • Amethyst Isodon

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Synonyms

  • Isodon daitonensis Kudô [unknown]
  • Isodon koroensis Kudô [unknown]
  • Plectranthus amethystoides Benth. [unknown]
  • Plectranthus daitonensis Hayata [unknown]
  • Plectranthus dubius Vahl ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Plectranthus pekinensis Maxim. [unknown]
  • Plectranthus sinensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Rabdosia amethystoides (Benth.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Rabdosia daitonensis (Hayata) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Rabdosia koroensis (Kudô) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Amethystanthus daitonensis (Hayata) Nemoto [unknown]
  • Amethystanthus koroensis (Kudô) Nemoto [unknown]

Description

Isodon amethystoides (also called Amethyst-like Isodon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas and southwestern China. It grows in moist, shady habitats in the understory of montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Isodon amethystoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow with white center. Seed: small, black. Seedlings: small, green with yellow spots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isodon amethystoides is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 2-3 feet and has small, white flowers. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the ground.

Where to Find Isodon amethystoides

Isodon amethystoides is native to Central America.

Isodon amethystoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isodon amethystoides?

Isodon amethystoides

What are the common names of Isodon amethystoides?

Amethyst-like Isodon

What is the natural habitat of Isodon amethystoides?

Dry and rocky areas

Species in the Isodon genus

Isodon adenanthus, Isodon adenolomus, Isodon albopilosus, Isodon amethystoides, Isodon angustifolius, Isodon arakii, Isodon assamicus, Isodon atroruber, Isodon barbeyanus, Isodon brevicalcaratus, Isodon brevifolius, Isodon bulleyanus, Isodon calcicola, Isodon capillipes, Isodon coetsa, Isodon dawoensis, Isodon dhankutanus, Isodon effusus, Isodon enanderianus, Isodon eriocalyx, Isodon excisoides, Isodon excisus, Isodon flabelliformis, Isodon flavidus, Isodon flexicaulis, Isodon forrestii, Isodon gesneroides, Isodon gibbosus, Isodon glutinosus, Isodon grandifolius, Isodon grosseserratus, Isodon henryi, Isodon hirtellus, Isodon hispidus, Isodon inamii, Isodon inflexus, Isodon interruptus, Isodon irroratus, Isodon japonicus, Isodon kurzii, Isodon latifolius, Isodon leucophyllus, Isodon liangshanicus, Isodon lihsienensis, Isodon longitubus, Isodon lophanthoides, Isodon loxothyrsus, Isodon lungshengensis, Isodon macrocalyx, Isodon macrophyllus,

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-102892: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' in the authors string.