Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
scapigera
ID:
834373

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 716 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833708



Common Names

  • Isotoma scapigera
  • Scapigera Isotoma
  • Isotoma


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Description

Isotoma scapigera (also called Scapiger's 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 scapigera 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 scapigera 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 scapigera is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Australia. It is a fast-growing groundcover that is easy to propagate from cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a few weeks, the cutting should have rooted. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the garden.

Where to Find Isotoma scapigera

Isotoma scapigera is native to Australia and can be found in moist habitats.

Isotoma scapigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isotoma scapigera?

Isotoma scapigera

What is the common name of Isotoma scapigera?

Scapigera Isotoma

What is the natural habitat of Isotoma scapigera?

Isotoma scapigera is found in moist, shady areas in woodland, grassland and heathland.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-370898: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.