Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
alata
ID:
1416506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 798 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428971



Common Names

  • Strobilanthes alata
  • Strobilanthes
  • Winged Strobilanthes


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Description

Strobilanthes alata (also called 'Winged Strobilanthes' or 'Winged Acanthus', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of the Americas. It grows in dry, sunny habitats and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes alata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Strobilanthes alata are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes alata is an annual herb that is native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Strobilanthes alata

Strobilanthes alata is native to Central and South America.

Strobilanthes alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes alata?

Strobilanthes alata

What is the common name of Strobilanthes alata?

Winged Strobilanthes

What is the family of Strobilanthes alata?

Acanthaceae

Species in the Strobilanthes genus

Strobilanthes paniculiformis, Strobilanthes palawanensis, Strobilanthes panichanga, Strobilanthes paniculata, Strobilanthes papillosa, Strobilanthes parryorum, Strobilanthes nigrescens, Strobilanthes polythrix, Strobilanthes nockii, Strobilanthes novomegapolitana, Strobilanthes nutans, Strobilanthes pachys, Strobilanthes obtusibracteata, Strobilanthes pachyphylla, Strobilanthes oresbia, Strobilanthes orthostachya, Strobilanthes phoenicea, Strobilanthes phyllostachya, Strobilanthes poilanei, Strobilanthes polybotrya, Strobilanthes pentandra, Strobilanthes patula, Strobilanthes pedicellata, Strobilanthes peninsularis, Strobilanthes perrottetiana, Strobilanthes perplexa, Strobilanthes pendula, Strobilanthes maculata, Strobilanthes mearnsii, Strobilanthes maingayi, Strobilanthes lupulina, Strobilanthes matthewiana, Strobilanthes lurida, Strobilanthes multiflora, Strobilanthes murutorum, Strobilanthes maxwellii, Strobilanthes neilgherrensis, Strobilanthes microcarpa, Strobilanthes meeboldii, Strobilanthes membranacea, Strobilanthes merrillii, Strobilanthes micranthus, Strobilanthes multangula, Strobilanthes microstachya, Strobilanthes monadelpha, Strobilanthes moschiferus, Strobilanthes stenura, Strobilanthes spicata, Strobilanthes squalens, Strobilanthes steenisiana,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:55525-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.