Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wikstroemioides
ID:
218678

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) H.Hara

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 60: 237 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218007

Common Names

  • Isodon wikstroemioides
  • Wikstroemioides Isodon
  • Wikstroemioides' Isodon

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Synonyms

  • Plectranthus wikstroemioides Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Rabdosia wikstroemioides (Hand.-Mazz.) H.Hara [unknown]

Description

Isodon wikstroemioides (also called Wikstroem'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 wikstroemioides is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as a food source and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Isodon wikstroemioides 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isodon wikstroemioides 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 wikstroemioides

Isodon wikstroemioides can be found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Isodon wikstroemioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isodon wikstroemioides?

Isodon wikstroemioides

What are the common names of Isodon wikstroemioides?

Wikstroemioid Isodon

What is the natural habitat of Isodon wikstroemioides?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-103067: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' in the authors string.