Isodon rugosus

a perennial woody deciduous member of the Isodon genus in the family Labiatae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Family
Labiatae
Genus
Isodon
Life cycle
perennial
Foliage
deciduous
Woodiness
woody
Height
1.5 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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One report says that the plant is edible[1], but gives no details as to which part of the plant is eaten[K].

Plant part
Leaves

Environment

Range
E. Asia - Himalayas.
Habitat
Scrub and savannah slopes at altitudes of 1700 - 2700 metres[1]. Dry hillsides and rocks[2].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed -

Cultivation

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Not known

References

  1. Singh. Dr. G. and Kachroo. Prof. Dr. P. Forest Flora of Srinagar. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh 1976-00-00

  2. Gamble. J. S. A Manual of Indian Timbers. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh 1972-00-00

  3. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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