Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ternifolius
ID:
218654

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Kudô

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Mem. Fac. Sci. Taihoku Imp. Univ. 2: 140 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217983



Common Names

  • Isodon ternifolius
  • Ternate-leaved Isodon
  • Ternate-leaved Bush


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Synonyms

  • Ocimum ternifolium Spreng. [unknown]
  • Plectranthus buckia Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don [unknown]
  • Plectranthus hosseusii Muschl. [unknown]
  • Plectranthus ternifolius D.Don [unknown]
  • Rabdosia ternifolia (D.Don) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Rabdosiella ternifolia (D.Don) Codd [unknown]
  • Teucrium esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Elsholtzia lychnitis H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Elsholtzia thompsonii Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Isodon ternifolius (also called Ternate Isodon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base, native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in forests, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Isodon ternifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Isodon ternifolius is white and pink, with a long stem and a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isodon ternifolius is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it twice a year with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Isodon ternifolius

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

Isodon ternifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isodon ternifolius?

Isodon ternifolius

What is the common name of Isodon ternifolius?

Ternifolius Isodon

What is the natural habitat of Isodon ternifolius?

Isodon ternifolius is found in moist forests and grasslands in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-103045: Based on the initial data import
Yūshun Kudō (1887-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kudô' in the authors string.
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.