Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.G.Mill.) Hjertson & A.G.Mill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 57: 224 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583139
Common Names
- Anisotrichus Campylanthus
- Anisotrichus Plant
- Anisotrichus
Description
Campylanthus anisotrichus (also called Anisotrichus Campylanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to India and grows in moist forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Campylanthus anisotrichus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Campylanthus anisotrichus is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campylanthus anisotrichus is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Campylanthus anisotrichus
Campylanthus anisotrichus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Campylanthus anisotrichus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylanthus anisotrichus?
Campylanthus anisotrichus
What is the common name of Campylanthus anisotrichus?
Anisotrichus Campylanthus
What is the natural habitat of Campylanthus anisotrichus?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Campylanthus genus
Campylanthus anisotrichus,
Campylanthus antonii,
Campylanthus chascaniflorus,
Campylanthus glaber,
Campylanthus hubaishanii,
Campylanthus incanus,
Campylanthus junceus,
Campylanthus mirandae,
Campylanthus parviflorus,
Campylanthus pungens,
Campylanthus ramosissimus,
Campylanthus reconditus,
Campylanthus salsoloides,
Campylanthus sedoides,
Campylanthus somaliensis,
Campylanthus spinosus,
Campylanthus yemenensis,
Campylanthus hajarensis,
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1014631-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].