Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wall.) Murata
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 22: 21 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217961
Common Names
- Isodon scrophularioides
- Scrophularioid Isodon
- Scrophularioid Bush
Synonyms
- Isodon latiflorus (C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li) H.Hara [unknown]
- Plectranthus scrophularioides Wall. [unknown]
- Rabdosia latiflora C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li [unknown]
- Rabdosia scrophularioides (Wall. ex Benth.) H.Hara [unknown]
Description
Isodon scrophularioides (also called Isodon scrophulariifolius, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Japan, China, and Korea. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Isodon scrophularioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isodon scrophularioides is white in color and has a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isodon scrophularioides 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 scrophularioides
Isodon scrophularioides can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Isodon scrophularioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isodon scrophularioides?
Isodon scrophularioides
What is the common name of Isodon scrophularioides?
Scrophularioides Isodon
What is the natural habitat of Isodon scrophularioides?
Isodon scrophularioides is found in moist forests and grasslands in Japan, Korea, and China.
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,