Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosissimus
ID:
218620

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Codd

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Taxon 17: 239 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217949

Common Names

  • Isodon ramosissimus
  • Many-branched Isodon
  • Many-branched Isodon

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Synonyms

  • Plectranthus bullatus Robyns & Lebrun [unknown]
  • Plectranthus hoslundioides Baker [unknown]
  • Plectranthus paniculatus Baker [unknown]
  • Plectranthus ramosissimus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Plectranthus whytei Baker [unknown]
  • Rabdosia ramosissima (Hook.f.) Murata [unknown]
  • Coleus ramosissimus (Hook.f.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Homalocheilos paniculatum (Baker) J.K.Morton [unknown]
  • Homalocheilos ramosissimum (Hook.f.) J.K.Morton [unknown]

Description

Isodon ramosissimus (also called Many-Branch Isodon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to China and India. It grows in grasslands, forests, and shrublands, and has a woody stem with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Isodon ramosissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Isodon ramosissimus are small, white to pale pink in colour and arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isodon ramosissimus can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Division is done in the spring or fall. Dig up the plant and divide the clump into smaller sections, making sure each section has a few roots and shoots. Replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Isodon ramosissimus

Isodon ramosissimus can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Isodon ramosissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isodon ramosissimus?

Isodon ramosissimus

What is the family of Isodon ramosissimus?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Isodon ramosissimus?

Very-branched Isodon

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-103014: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Leslie Edward Wostall Codd (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Codd' in the authors string.