Status:
valid
Authors:
Kudô
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Mem. Fac. Sci. Taihoku Imp. Univ. 2: 133 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217853
Common Names
- Isodon excisus
- Excisus Isodon
- Excised Isodon
Synonyms
- Plectranthus excisus Maxim. [unknown]
- Rabdosia excisa (Maxim.) H.Hara [unknown]
- Rabdosia excisa albiflora (Sakata) H.Hara [unknown]
- Rabdosia excisa chiisanensis (Nakai) Murata [unknown]
- Stachys polygonatum H.Lév. [unknown]
- Amethystanthus excisus coreanus Nakai [unknown]
- Amethystanthus excisus (Maxim.) Nakai [unknown]
- Amethystanthus excisus albiflorus Sakata [unknown]
- Amethystanthus excisus chiisanensis Nakai [unknown]
- Rabdosia umbrosa coreana (T.B.Lee) Y.N.Lee [unknown]
Description
Isodon excisus (also called Excisus Isodon, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in India, Nepal, and China. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is commonly found in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Isodon excisus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flowers are small, white or pinkish, and borne in dense spikes. Seed: The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isodon excisus is a perennial herb native to China. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. It is not particularly drought tolerant and may require supplemental irrigation during dry periods.
Where to Find Isodon excisus
Isodon excisus is found in China.
Isodon excisus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isodon excisus?
Isodon excisus
What is the common name of Isodon excisus?
Excised Isodon
What is the natural habitat of Isodon excisus?
Isodon excisus is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan
Species in the Isodon genus
Isodon adenanthus,
Isodon adenolomus,
Isodon albopilosus,
Isodon amethystoides,
Isodon angustifolius,
Isodon arakii,
Isodon assamicus,
Isodon atroruber,
Isodon barbeyanus,
Isodon brevicalcaratus,
Isodon brevifolius,
Isodon bulleyanus,
Isodon calcicola,
Isodon capillipes,
Isodon coetsa,
Isodon dawoensis,
Isodon dhankutanus,
Isodon effusus,
Isodon enanderianus,
Isodon eriocalyx,
Isodon excisoides,
Isodon excisus,
Isodon flabelliformis,
Isodon flavidus,
Isodon flexicaulis,
Isodon forrestii,
Isodon gesneroides,
Isodon gibbosus,
Isodon glutinosus,
Isodon grandifolius,
Isodon grosseserratus,
Isodon henryi,
Isodon hirtellus,
Isodon hispidus,
Isodon inamii,
Isodon inflexus,
Isodon interruptus,
Isodon irroratus,
Isodon japonicus,
Isodon kurzii,
Isodon latifolius,
Isodon leucophyllus,
Isodon liangshanicus,
Isodon lihsienensis,
Isodon longitubus,
Isodon lophanthoides,
Isodon loxothyrsus,
Isodon lungshengensis,
Isodon macrocalyx,
Isodon macrophyllus,
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,