Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
hypocrateriformis
ID:
834363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1916: 629 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833698



Common Names

  • Isotoma hypocrateriformis
  • Hypocrateriformis Isotoma
  • Isotoma


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Description

Isotoma hypocateriformis (also called False Isotome, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has small, dark green, oval leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Isotoma hypocrateriformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isotoma hypocrateriformis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. Seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isotoma hypocrateriformis can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Isotoma hypocrateriformis

Isotoma hypocrateriformis is found in the tropical rainforest of Australia.

Isotoma hypocrateriformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isotoma hypocrateriformis?

Isotoma hypocrateriformis

What is the common name of Isotoma hypocrateriformis?

Hypocrateriformis

What is the natural habitat of Isotoma hypocrateriformis?

Rivers and streams

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

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