Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
acutilobus
ID:
222963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Nov. 1: 31 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222292

Common Names

  • Sharp-Lobed Lagochilus
  • Sharp-Lobed Lagochilus
  • Sharp-Lobed Lagochilus

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Synonyms

  • Lagochilopsis acutilobus (Ledeb.) Knorring [unknown]
  • Moluccella acutiloba Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Lagochilopsis acutiloba Knorring [unknown]

Description

Lagochilus acutilobus (also called Acute-lobed Lagochilus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has small, white flowers with a yellow center and grows in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lagochilus acutilobus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Lagochilus acutilobus has white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagochilus acutilobus is a tropical plant that prefers warm temperatures and bright indirect light. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. The stem cuttings should be taken from the mother plant and placed in a moist potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm environment until they have rooted. Division can be done by carefully dividing the root ball of the mother plant into two or more sections. Each section should be planted in a separate pot with a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Lagochilus acutilobus

Lagochilus acutilobus is native to Central Asia.

Lagochilus acutilobus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lagochilus acutilobus?

Lagochilus acutilobus

What is the common name of Lagochilus acutilobus?

Sharp-lobed Lagochilus

What is the natural habitat of Lagochilus acutilobus?

It is found in the mountains of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Afghanistan

Species in the Lagochilus genus

Lagochilus acutilobus, Lagochilus alutaceus, Lagochilus androssowii, Lagochilus aucheri, Lagochilus balchanicus, Lagochilus botschantzevii, Lagochilus bungei, Lagochilus cabulicus, Lagochilus cuneatus, Lagochilus diacanthophyllus, Lagochilus grandiflorus, Lagochilus gypsaceus, Lagochilus hindukushi, Lagochilus hirsutissimus, Lagochilus hirtus, Lagochilus hispidus, Lagochilus ilicifolius, Lagochilus inebrians, Lagochilus kaschgaricus, Lagochilus knorringianus, Lagochilus kschtutensis, Lagochilus lanatonodus, Lagochilus leiacanthus, Lagochilus longidentatus, Lagochilus macracanthus, Lagochilus nevskii, Lagochilus occultiflorus, Lagochilus olgae, Lagochilus paulsenii, Lagochilus platyacanthus, Lagochilus platycalyx, Lagochilus proskorjakovii, Lagochilus pubescens, Lagochilus pungens, Lagochilus quadridentatus, Lagochilus schugnanicus, Lagochilus seravschanicus, Lagochilus setulosus, Lagochilus subhispidus, Lagochilus taukumensis, Lagochilus turkestanicus, Lagochilus vvedenskyi, Lagochilus xianjiangensis, Lagochilus lorestanicus,

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-107232: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.