Anisochilus robustus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robustus
ID:
982476
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 629 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981814
Common Names
- Anisochilus Robustus
- Robust Anisochilus
- Robust Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anisochilus robustus (also called Robust 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 robustus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisochilus robustus is white or pinkish in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anisochilus robustus 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 robustus
Anisochilus robustus can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-9866: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.