Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
helicoides
ID:
433807

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Anderson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 229 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433139



Common Names

  • Strobilanthes
  • Helicoides
  • Strobilanthes helicoides


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Description

Strobilanthes helicoides (also called Helicoides 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 helicoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strobilanthes helicoides 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes helicoides is a perennial herb that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist sand or vermiculite.

Where to Find Strobilanthes helicoides

Strobilanthes helicoides can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Strobilanthes helicoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes helicoides?

Strobilanthes helicoides

What type of plant is Strobilanthes helicoides?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Strobilanthes helicoides?

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:55721-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.