Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurescens
ID:
1332736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sunil, Naveen Kum. & Ratheesh

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 61: 13 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345190



Common Names

  • Isodon Purpurescens
  • Purpurescens Isodon
  • Isodon Plant


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Description

Isodon purpurescens (also called Isodon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,800–2,400 m.

Uses & Benefits

Isodon purpurescens is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isodon purpurescens has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isodon purpurescens is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to India. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 4 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. They should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Isodon purpurescens

Isodon purpurescens can be found in the temperate forests of East Asia.

Isodon purpurescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isodon purpurescens?

Isodon purpurescens

What is the common name of Isodon purpurescens?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Isodon purpurescens?

Dry deciduous forests and scrublands

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

Chandrasseril Narayanan Sunil: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sunil' in the authors string.
M.K. Ratheesh Narayanan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ratheesh' in the authors string.
V.V. Naveen Kumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naveen Kum.' in the authors string.