Status:
valid
Authors:
Murata
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 28: 26 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981628
Common Names
- Anisochilus cambodianus
- Anisochilus
- Cambodianus
Description
Anisochilus cambodianus (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 cambodianus 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 cambodianus has white flowers with a yellow lip. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisochilus cambodianus 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 cambodianus
Anisochilus cambodianus is native to Cambodia.
Species in the Anisochilus genus
Anisochilus harmandii,
Anisochilus adenanthus,
Anisochilus argenteus,
Anisochilus cambodianus,
Anisochilus carnosus,
Anisochilus dysophylloides,
Anisochilus mitis,
Anisochilus pallidus,
Anisochilus paniculatus,
Anisochilus plantagineus,
Anisochilus polystachyus,
Anisochilus robustus,
Anisochilus scaber,
Anisochilus siamensis,
Anisochilus suffruticosus,
Anisochilus velutinus,
Anisochilus wightii,
Anisochilus shoolamudianus,
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,