Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) H.Hara
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 60: 237 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218006
Common Names
- Isodon wightii
- Wight's Isodon
- Wight Isodon
Synonyms
- Plectranthus nepetifolius Benth. [unknown]
- Plectranthus pulneyensis Hook.f. [unknown]
- Plectranthus wightii Benth. [unknown]
- Rabdosia wightii (Benth.) H.Hara [unknown]
Description
Isodon wightii (also called Wight's Isodon, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and native to India. It grows in forests, grasslands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Isodon wightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Isodon wightii is white and pink, with a long stem and a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isodon wightii is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it twice a year with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Isodon wightii
Isodon wightii can be found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Isodon wightii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isodon wightii?
Isodon wightii
What are the common names of Isodon wightii?
Wight's Isodon
What is the natural habitat of Isodon wightii?
Grassy slopes, open forests, and scrubland
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,