Anisomeles lappa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lappa
ID:
1331887
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Bean
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 9: 360 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344341
Common Names
- Anisomeles lappa
- Burdock-leaved Anisomeles
- Burdock-leaved False Pennyroyal
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anisomeles lappa (also called Lappa Anisomeles, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has small, lance-shaped leaves that are dark green on the top and light green on the bottom. It grows in moist, shady areas and prefers a humid climate.
Uses & Benefits
Anisomeles lappa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Anisomeles lappa flower is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anisomeles lappa can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a dry, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Anisomeles lappa
Anisomeles lappa is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Anisomeles lappa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisomeles lappa?
Anisomeles lappa
What is the common name of Anisomeles lappa?
Burdock Anisomeles
Where does Anisomeles lappa grow?
Anisomeles lappa is found in India
Species in the Anisomeles genus
Anisomeles candicans, Anisomeles heyneana, Anisomeles indica, Anisomeles inodora, Anisomeles intermedia, Anisomeles malabarica, Anisomeles moschata, Anisomeles salviifolia, Anisomeles tirunelveliensis, Anisomeles ajugacea, Anisomeles antrorsa, Anisomeles brevipilosa, Anisomeles bundeyensis, Anisomeles carpentarica, Anisomeles dallachyi, Anisomeles eriodes, Anisomeles farinacea, Anisomeles grandibractea, Anisomeles languida, Anisomeles lappa, Anisomeles leucotricha, Anisomeles macdonaldii, Anisomeles ornans, Anisomeles papuana, Anisomeles principis, Anisomeles viscidula, Anisomeles xerophila,
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
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77151445-1: Based on the initial data import