Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pawekiae
ID:
733223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brummitt & Feika

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 595 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732556



Common Names

  • Pawekiae Isoglossa
  • Isoglossa Pawekiae
  • Isoglossa Pawekianum


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Description

Isoglossa pawekiae (also called Pawek's Isoglossa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flowering stem. It is native to the Eastern Cape province of South Africa and is found in rocky grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Isoglossa pawekiae 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 pawekiae has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoglossa pawekiae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Isoglossa pawekiae

Isoglossa pawekiae is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America.

Isoglossa pawekiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoglossa pawekiae?

Isoglossa pawekiae

What is the common name of Isoglossa pawekiae?

Pawek's Isoglossa

What is the natural habitat of Isoglossa pawekiae?

Isoglossa pawekiae is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in the Mediterranean region.

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

Richard Kenneth Brummitt (1937-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brummitt' in the authors string.
Abdul M.B. Feika: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feika' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50104-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.