Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
barbigera
ID:
1318301

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.I.Wood, Nuraliev & Scotland

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 72(2)-28: 1 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330755



Common Names

  • Strobilanthes Barbigera
  • Strobilanthes
  • Persian Shield


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Description

Strobilanthes barbigera (also called Barbigera Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes barbigera is a popular houseplant and is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make wreaths and garlands.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strobilanthes barbigera is yellow with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes barbigera is a tropical plant that prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Strobilanthes barbigera

Strobilanthes barbigera is native to the island of Palawan in the Philippines.

Strobilanthes barbigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes barbigera?

Strobilanthes barbigera

What is the natural habitat of Strobilanthes barbigera?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the growth habit of Strobilanthes barbigera?

A perennial shrub

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

John Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.
Robert W. Scotland: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scotland' in the authors string.
Maxim S. Nuraliev: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nuraliev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60474134-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.