Strobilanthes bislei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bislei
ID:
1555202
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sinj.Thomas, B.Mani, Britto & Pradeep
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Pl. Sci. Today 6(1): 52. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034703
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Strobilanthes bislei (also called Bisle's Bushy Bluebell, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a woody stem and bright blue flowers. It is native to India and is found in evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Strobilanthes bislei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Strobilanthes bislei is white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Strobilanthes bislei is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix, and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood, and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Strobilanthes bislei
Strobilanthes bislei is found in the Western Ghats of India.
Strobilanthes bislei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes bislei?
Strobilanthes bislei
What is the common name of Strobilanthes bislei?
Bisle's Strobilanthes
What is the natural habitat of Strobilanthes bislei?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
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
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.