Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Schwartz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 10: 223 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218011
Common Names
- Isoleucas arabica
- Arabian Isoleucas
- Arabic Isoleucas
Description
Isoleucas arabica (also called Arabian Isoleucas, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and native to the Arabian Peninsula. It grows in forests, grasslands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Isoleucas arabica 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 Isoleucas arabica 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
Isoleucas arabica is a shrub that is native to tropical regions. 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 Isoleucas arabica
Isoleucas arabica can be found in the Arabian Peninsula.
Isoleucas arabica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isoleucas arabica?
Isoleucas arabica
What are the common names of Isoleucas arabica?
Arabian Isoleucas
What is the natural habitat of Isoleucas arabica?
Grassy slopes, open forests, and scrubland
Species in the Isoleucas genus
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,