Status:
valid
Authors:
Ryding
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. 26: 101 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833810
Common Names
- Aeollanthus lisowskii
- A. lisowskii
- Aeollanthus
Description
Aeollanthus lisowskii (also called 'Lisowski's Aeollanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Himalayas and Indochina. It is a small shrub with small, white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Aeollanthus lisowskii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas which can help to reduce stress and anxiety.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeollanthus lisowskii has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeollanthus lisowskii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height and width. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Aeollanthus lisowskii
Aeollanthus lisowskii can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Aeollanthus lisowskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeollanthus lisowskii?
Aeollanthus lisowskii
What is the common name of Aeollanthus lisowskii?
Lisowskii
What is the natural habitat of Aeollanthus lisowskii?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Aeollanthus genus
Aeollanthus haumannii,
Aeollanthus rydingianus,
Aeollanthus abyssinicus,
Aeollanthus alternatus,
Aeollanthus ambustus,
Aeollanthus angolensis,
Aeollanthus angustifolius,
Aeollanthus breviflorus,
Aeollanthus buchnerianus,
Aeollanthus candelabrum,
Aeollanthus caudatus,
Aeollanthus cucullatus,
Aeollanthus densiflorus,
Aeollanthus elsholtzioides,
Aeollanthus engleri,
Aeollanthus fruticosus,
Aeollanthus holstii,
Aeollanthus homblei,
Aeollanthus lisowskii,
Aeollanthus lobatus,
Aeollanthus myrianthus,
Aeollanthus namibiensis,
Aeollanthus neglectus,
Aeollanthus paradoxus,
Aeollanthus parvifolius,
Aeollanthus petiolatus,
Aeollanthus pinnatifidus,
Aeollanthus plicatus,
Aeollanthus pubescens,
Aeollanthus rehmannii,
Aeollanthus repens,
Aeollanthus rivularis,
Aeollanthus saxatilis,
Aeollanthus sedoides,
Aeollanthus serpiculoides,
Aeollanthus stuhlmannii,
Aeollanthus suaveolens,
Aeollanthus subacaulis,
Aeollanthus subintegrus,
Aeollanthus trifidus,
Aeollanthus tuberosus,
Aeollanthus ukamensis,
Aeollanthus viscosus,
Aeollanthus zanzibaricus,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,