Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
siamensis
ID:
982520

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


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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.

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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 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,

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