Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
1042112

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) B.Hansen

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5: 12 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041450



Common Names

  • Isoglossa glabra
  • Glabra Isoglossa
  • Smooth Isoglossa


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Description

Isoglossa glabra (also called Smooth Isoglossa, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It grows up to 1 m in height and has lance-shaped fronds. It is found in the moist forests of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. Its habitat is in the understory of the forest, where it grows in the shade of the trees.

Uses & Benefits

Isoglossa glabra has many medicinal uses. It is used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an antiseptic and to treat skin diseases. It is also used to treat respiratory disorders such as asthma and bronchitis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isoglossa glabra is a small, white, five-petaled bloom with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are short and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoglossa glabra is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The plant prefers partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Isoglossa glabra

Isoglossa glabra is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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

Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Bertel Hansen (1932-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hansen' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.