Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
polystachyus
ID:
982455

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2: 19 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981793



Common Names

  • Anisochilus Polystachyus
  • Many-Spiked Anisochilus
  • Many-Spiked Orchid


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Description

Anisochilus polystachyus (also called Polystachys Anisochilus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to India and Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anisochilus polystachyus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anisochilus polystachyus has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisochilus polystachyus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Anisochilus polystachyus

Anisochilus polystachyus can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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-9864: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.