Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindau
Source:
ksu
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22: 124 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732540
Common Names
- Ixodes Isoglossa
- Ixodes False Eranthemum
- Ixodes False Eranthemum
Description
Isoglossa ixodes (also called Common Isoglossa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a creeping habit, native to Australia. It grows in open forests and woodlands, often in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Isoglossa ixodes has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its beautiful flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isoglossa ixodes has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isoglossa ixodes can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-22°C (65-72°F). Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they are well rooted.
Where to Find Isoglossa ixodes
Isoglossa ixodes is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Isoglossa ixodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isoglossa ixodes?
Isoglossa ixodes
What is the common name of Isoglossa ixodes?
Ixodes
What is the natural habitat of Isoglossa ixodes?
Tropical rainforests
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,