Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
foliosa
ID:
433782

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight) T.Anderson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 467 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433114



Common Names

  • Foliosa Strobilanthes
  • Foliosa False Foxglove
  • Foliosa Persian Shield


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Description

Strobilanthes foliosa (also called Foliosa Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 1.5m. It has ovate leaves with a red underside and white flowers. It grows in moist and shady locations.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes foliosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strobilanthes foliosa is a white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes foliosa is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Strobilanthes foliosa

Strobilanthes foliosa can be found in tropical forests of India, Thailand, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.

Strobilanthes foliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes foliosa?

Strobilanthes foliosa

What is the common name of Strobilanthes foliosa?

Leafy Strobilanthes

What is the natural habitat of Strobilanthes foliosa?

Tropical forests of India

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

Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:55690-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.