Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 232 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732569
Common Names
- Substrobilina Isoglossa
- Isoglossa Substrobilina
- Isoglossa Substrobilinum
Description
Isoglossa substrobilina (also called Substrobilina 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 substrobilina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Isoglossa substrobilina sub. tenuispicata I.Darbysh.
Isoglossa substrobilina sub. substrobilina
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isoglossa substrobilina is white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isoglossa substrobilina 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 substrobilina
Isoglossa substrobilina is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America.
Isoglossa substrobilina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isoglossa substrobilina?
Isoglossa substrobilina
What is the common name of Isoglossa substrobilina?
Substrobilina Isoglossa
What is the natural habitat of Isoglossa substrobilina?
Isoglossa substrobilina 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,