Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
argenteus
ID:
982281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Fl. Madras : 1127 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981619



Common Names

  • Anisochilus argenteus
  • Anisochilus
  • Argenteus


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Description

Anisochilus argenteus (also called Seven-angle Nut, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small, evergreen tree or shrub that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, and is found in lowland forests and hills. It prefers moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anisochilus argenteus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anisochilus argenteus has white flowers with a yellow lip. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisochilus argenteus is an evergreen, perennial climber that is native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. It is drought and frost tender.

Where to Find Anisochilus argenteus

Anisochilus argenteus is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-9847: Based on the initial data import
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.