Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
delicatula
ID:
1045346

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 5: 83 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044684



Common Names

  • Isoglossa Delicatula
  • Delicate Isoglossa
  • Delicate Wild Petunia


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Description

Isoglossa delicatula (also called Delicate isoglossa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands and rocky hillsides. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Isoglossa delicatula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isoglossa delicatula is yellow with a dark center, and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoglossa delicatula is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mixture. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and light frost.

Where to Find Isoglossa delicatula

Isoglossa delicatula is native to South Africa.

Species in the Isoglossa genus

Isoglossa asystasioides, Isoglossa anisophylla, Isoglossa bracteosa, Isoglossa candelabrum, Isoglossa cataractarum, Isoglossa clemensiorum, Isoglossa collina, Isoglossa congesta, Isoglossa cyclophylla, Isoglossa dichotoma, Isoglossa eliasbandae, Isoglossa eranthemoides, Isoglossa eylesii, Isoglossa floribunda, Isoglossa geoffrayi, Isoglossa glandulifera, Isoglossa grandiflora, Isoglossa humbertii, Isoglossa inermis, Isoglossa ixodes, Isoglossa lactea, Isoglossa laxa, Isoglossa laxiflora, Isoglossa mbalensis, Isoglossa membranacea, Isoglossa milanjiensis, Isoglossa mossambicensis, Isoglossa nervosa, Isoglossa oreacanthoides, Isoglossa parvifolia, Isoglossa pawekiae, Isoglossa punctata, Isoglossa rubescens, Isoglossa rutenbergisma, Isoglossa somalensis, Isoglossa strigosula, Isoglossa subcordata, Isoglossa substrobilina, Isoglossa ufipensis, Isoglossa vulcanicola, Isoglossa bondwaensis, Isoglossa bruceae, Isoglossa faulknerae, Isoglossa multinervis, Isoglossa paucinervis, Isoglossa variegata, Isoglossa ventricosa, Isoglossa namuliensis, Isoglossa origanoides, Isoglossa glabra,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.