Status:
valid
Authors:
Sheela
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 34(4): 799, t. 1; fig. 1 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329534
Common Names
- Ghoshinis Spilanthes
- Spilanthes ghoshinis
- Spilanthes ghoshinis Spilanthes
Description
Spilanthes ghoshinis (also called Ghoshini, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to India. It is found in open areas, and in moist forests. It has a sprawling habit, and its leaves are long and narrow, with a pointed tip. Its flowers are small and yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Spilanthes ghoshinis is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spilanthes ghoshinis has yellow-green, fragrant flowers with a white lip. The seed is a small, brown, round nutlet. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spilanthes ghoshinis is an annual herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is native to India and can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Spilanthes ghoshinis
Spilanthes ghoshinis is native to India.
Spilanthes ghoshinis FAQ
What is the common name of Spilanthes ghoshinis?
Ghoshin's Spilanthes
What type of soil is best for Spilanthes ghoshinis?
Well-draining, sandy soil
What is the ideal temperature range for Spilanthes ghoshinis?
50-70°F (10-21°C)
Species in the Spilanthes genus
Spilanthes sartorii,
Spilanthes paraguayensis,
Spilanthes urens,
Spilanthes nervosa,
Spilanthes anactina,
Spilanthes costata,
Spilanthes leiocarpa,
Spilanthes disciformis,
Spilanthes langbianensis,
Spilanthes pilosa,
Spilanthes ghoshinis,
Spilanthes vazhachalensis,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,
References
D. Sheela: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sheela' in the authors string.