Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delavayi
ID:
1326332

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.L.Xiang & Y.P.Chen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 156: 292 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338786

Common Names

  • Delavayi Isodon
  • Isodon delavayi
  • Delavayi Isodon

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Description

Isodon delavayi (also called Delavay's Isodon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to China. It has oval leaves with serrated edges and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Isodon delavayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isodon delavayi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isodon delavayi is a small shrub native to China. It is best propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Once established, Isodon delavayi is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Isodon delavayi

Isodon delavayi is native to China and can be found in the mountains of Yunnan and Sichuan.

Isodon delavayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isodon delavayi?

Isodon delavayi

What is the common name of Isodon delavayi?

Delavay's Isodon

What is the natural habitat of Isodon delavayi?

Grassy slopes and rocky cliffs

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

Chun Lei Xiang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Xiang' in the authors string.
Ya Ping Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Chen' in the authors string.