Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melissoides
ID:
218587

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) H.Hara

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 60: 235 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217916



Common Names

  • Isodon melissoides
  • Melissoides Isodon
  • Melissoides Isodon


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Synonyms

  • Isodon melissiformis (C.Y.Wu) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Plectranthus melissoides Benth. [unknown]
  • Rabdosia melissiformis C.Y.Wu [unknown]
  • Rabdosia melissoides (Benth.) H.Hara [unknown]

Description

Isodon melissoides (also called White-Flower 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 melissoides 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isodon melissoides 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 melissoides

Isodon melissoides can be found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Isodon melissoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isodon melissoides?

Isodon melissoides

What is the natural habitat of Isodon melissoides?

Isodon melissoides is found in moist areas in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.

What are the common names of Isodon melissoides?

Isodon melissoides 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-102986: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' in the authors string.