Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gregorii
ID:
1045986

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Lindau

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 372 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045324



Common Names

  • Isoglossa gregorii
  • Gregor's Isoglossa
  • Gregor's False Foxglove


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Description

Isoglossa gregorii (also called Gregor's Isoglossa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland and montane forests. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate to elliptic leaves and white to blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Isoglossa gregorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its bright, colorful flowers and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isoglossa gregorii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoglossa gregorii is a small, stemless, aquatic plant that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate by cuttings and can be grown in a variety of water conditions. It prefers a substrate of fine gravel or sand and should be provided with ample light and nutrients. It should be fertilized regularly with a liquid fertilizer and can be pruned to maintain a compact growth habit.

Where to Find Isoglossa gregorii

Isoglossa gregorii is native to Madagascar and can be found in moist forests and along streams. It is also found in parts of Mozambique and Tanzania.

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

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.