Status:
valid
Authors:
Rajakumar, Selvak. & S.Murug.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Indian J. Forest. 37: 423 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341645
Description
Anisomeles tirunelveliensis (also called Tirunelveli Anisomeles, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to India. It typically grows in dry scrub and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Anisomeles tirunelveliensis is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisomeles tirunelveliensis is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with white petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with white petals.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisomeles tirunelveliensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Anisomeles tirunelveliensis
Anisomeles tirunelveliensis can be found in India, primarily in the state of Tamil Nadu.
Anisomeles tirunelveliensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisomeles tirunelveliensis?
Anisomeles tirunelveliensis
What is the common name of Anisomeles tirunelveliensis?
Tirunelveli Anisomeles
What is the natural habitat of Anisomeles tirunelveliensis?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region
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
T.J.S. Rajakumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rajakumar' in the authors string.
R. Selvakumari: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Selvak.' in the authors string.
S. Murugesan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Murug.' in the authors string.