Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
glutinosus
ID:
1281948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
tro

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3: 86 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281286



Common Names

  • Strobilanthes glutinosus
  • Sticky Strobilanthes
  • Sticky Strobilanthes


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Description

Strobilanthes glutinosus (also called Glutinous Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, typically in moist habitats such as stream banks, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes glutinosus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used medicinally for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strobilanthes glutinosus has small, white, tubular flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes glutinosus is a tropical evergreen perennial that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Strobilanthes glutinosus

Strobilanthes glutinosus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, South Africa, and Australia.

Strobilanthes glutinosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes glutinosus?

Strobilanthes glutinosus

What is the common name of Strobilanthes glutinosus?

Sticky Strobilanthes

What is the natural habitat of Strobilanthes glutinosus?

It is found in the tropical forests of 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,