Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
congesta
ID:
1228953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Terao

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40: 153 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228291



Common Names

  • Strobilanthes congesta
  • Congested Strobilanthes
  • Congested Nettle


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Description

Strobilanthes congesta (also called Dense Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has small, oval leaves, with small, white flowers. It grows in open woodlands, preferring moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes congesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strobilanthes congesta is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes congesta is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Strobilanthes congesta

Strobilanthes congesta can be found in wet forests and woodlands in eastern Australia.

Strobilanthes congesta FAQ

What is the common name of Strobilanthes congesta?

Congested Strobilanthes

What is the native range of Strobilanthes congesta?

India

What is the growth habit of Strobilanthes congesta?

Herbaceous perennial

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

H. Terao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Terao' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.