Status:
valid
Authors:
Kudô
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Mem. Fac. Sci. Taihoku Imp. Univ. 2: 138 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217908
Common Names
- Isodon macrocalyx
- Large-calyx Isodon
- Large-calyx Isodon
Synonyms
- Isodon bifidocalyx (Dunn) H.Hara [unknown]
- Isodon taiwanensis (Masam.) S.S.Ying [unknown]
- Plectranthus bifidocalyx Dunn [unknown]
- Plectranthus drosocarpus Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
- Plectranthus macrocalyx Dunn [unknown]
- Rabdosia bifidocalyx (Dunn) H.Hara [unknown]
- Rabdosia macrocalyx (Dunn) H.Hara [unknown]
- Rabdosia taiwanensis (Masam.) H.Hara [unknown]
- Amethystanthus taiwanensis Masam. [unknown]
Description
Isodon macrocalyx (also called Chinese Isodon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to China and India. It grows in grasslands, forests, and shrublands, and has a woody stem with white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Isodon macrocalyx is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.
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 macrocalyx 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 macrocalyx
Isodon macrocalyx is found in China.
Isodon macrocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isodon macrocalyx?
Isodon macrocalyx
What is the natural habitat of Isodon macrocalyx?
Isodon macrocalyx is found in moist areas in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.
What are the common names of Isodon macrocalyx?
Isodon macrocalyx is also known as Himalayan Isodon, Himalayan Toothwort, and Himalayan Isodon.
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,