Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
dimorphotricha
ID:
1046369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hance

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 21: 355 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045707



Common Names

  • Strobilanthes dimorphotricha
  • Strobilanthes
  • Two-form-hair


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Description

Strobilanthes dimorphotricha (also called Dimorphotrichous Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes dimorphotricha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Strobilanthes dimorphotricha sub. rex (C.B.Clarke) J.R.I.Wood
Strobilanthes dimorphotricha sub. dimorphotricha

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strobilanthes dimorphotricha has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes dimorphotricha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mixture. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Strobilanthes dimorphotricha

Strobilanthes dimorphotricha can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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

Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.