Strobilanthes helferi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helferi
ID:
433802
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Anderson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 472 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433134
Common Names
- Strobilanthes
- Helferi
- Strobilanthes helferi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Strobilanthes helferi (also called Helfer's Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Strobilanthes helferi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Strobilanthes helferi has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Strobilanthes helferi is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Strobilanthes helferi
Strobilanthes helferi can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Strobilanthes helferi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes helferi?
Strobilanthes helferi
What type of plant is Strobilanthes helferi?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Strobilanthes helferi?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
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:55720-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.