Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
origanoides
ID:
1039465

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) S.Moore

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 34 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038803



Common Names

  • Isoglossa
  • Origanoides
  • Isoglossa origanoides


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Description

Isoglossa origanoides (also called 'Oregano-Like Isoglossa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is an herbaceous annual that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to temperate regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. It is found in moist, shady forests, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and plantations.

Uses & Benefits

Isoglossa origanoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoglossa origanoides has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoglossa origanoides is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Isoglossa origanoides

Isoglossa origanoides can be found in 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,

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