Isoglossa ciliata
Isoglossa ciliata is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae native to southern Africa.[1]
| Isoglossa ciliata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Acanthaceae |
| Genus: | Isoglossa |
| Species: | I. ciliata |
| Binomial name | |
| Isoglossa ciliata (Nees) Engl. | |
Description
Isoglossa ciliata is a sprawling herbaceous perennial that grows on forest floor and margins, sometimes to 1 meter tall. It occurs from Knysna to KwaZulu-Natal.[2] The leaves are simple, opposite, and ovate. The flower is white, occasionally pink, two-lipped, lower lip divided into 3 with mauve markings in the centre.
References
- "Plants of Southern Africa". Plants of Southern Africa. SANBI. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- Manning, John (2001). South African Wild Flower Guide 11: Eastern Cape (1 ed.). Botanical Society of South Africa. p. 248. ISBN 1874999236.
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