Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bibracteata
ID:
434494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 799 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433826



Common Names

  • Strobilanthes Bibracteata
  • Bibracted Strobilanthes
  • Bibracteata Strobilanthes


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Description

Strobilanthes bibracteata (also called Bract-bearing Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China, where it is found in primary and secondary forests, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes bibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strobilanthes bibracteata has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes bibracteata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Strobilanthes bibracteata

Strobilanthes bibracteata is found in India.

Strobilanthes bibracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes bibracteata?

Strobilanthes bibracteata

What is the common name of Strobilanthes bibracteata?

Two-bracted Strobilanthes

What are the characteristics of Strobilanthes bibracteata?

Strobilanthes bibracteata is an annual herb with blue flowers and ovate-lanceolate leaves.

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,

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