Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 59: 159 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981858
Common Names
- Anisochilus Siamensis
- Siamese Anisochilus
- Siamese Anisochilus Tree
Description
Anisochilus siamensis (also called Siamese 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 siamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisochilus siamensis is white or pinkish in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisochilus siamensis can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and most successful method. The plant should be divided in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Anisochilus siamensis
Anisochilus siamensis is native to Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam.
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,