Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
khoshooana
ID:
746323

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.R.Paul) Karthik. & Moorthy

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. India : 51 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745656



Common Names

  • Strobilanthes khoshooana
  • Khoshoo's Strobilanthes
  • Khoshoo's Strobilanthes Plant


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Description

Strobilanthes khoshooana (also called Khoshoo's Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to India. It has purple flowers and grows in wet lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes khoshooana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strobilanthes khoshooana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes khoshooana is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or early summer. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and frost.

Where to Find Strobilanthes khoshooana

Strobilanthes khoshooana is native to India.

Strobilanthes khoshooana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes khoshooana?

Strobilanthes khoshooana

What is the common name of Strobilanthes khoshooana?

Khoshoo's Strobilanthes

What is the natural habitat of Strobilanthes khoshooana?

It is native to the 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

Saravanam Karthikeyan (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karthik.' in the authors string.
S.R. Paul (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Paul' in the authors string.
Narasimhulu Sirasala Moorthy (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moorthy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77108357-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.