Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindau
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 649 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239074
Common Names
- Strobilanthes Gigantodes
- Gigantodes Strobilanthes
- Gigantod Strobilanthes
Description
Strobilanthes gigantodes (also called Giant Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Southeast Asia. It has a slender stem and grows up to 0.6m in height. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and lake margins.
Uses & Benefits
Strobilanthes gigantodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Strobilanthes gigantodes are white or pink, with four petals and a tubular calyx. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Strobilanthes gigantodes is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the root ball. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Strobilanthes gigantodes
Strobilanthes gigantodes can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Strobilanthes gigantodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes gigantodes?
Strobilanthes gigantodes
What is the common name of Strobilanthes gigantodes?
Giant Strobilanthes
What is the natural habitat of Strobilanthes gigantodes?
It is native to India and grows in tropical forests
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,