Status:
valid
Authors:
(Patzak) Scheen
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Syst. & Geogr. Pl. 77: 234 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835838
Description
Isoleucas somala (also called Somali Isoleucas, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Somalia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Isoleucas somala is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isoleucas somala has small white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isoleucas somala is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from the plant and allow it to dry for a few days. Plant the cutting in a pot filled with well-draining soil and water it regularly. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Isoleucas somala
Isoleucas somala is native to Somalia.
Isoleucas somala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isoleucas somala?
Isoleucas somala
What is the common name of Isoleucas somala?
Somal Isoleucas
Where is Isoleucas somala found?
It is found in India.
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,