Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lihengiae
ID:
1279754

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.F.Deng & J.R.I.Wood

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 150: 379 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279092



Common Names

  • Stellaria circinata
  • Circinata Stellaria
  • Circinata's Stellaria


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Description

Strobilanthes lihengiae (also called Liheng's Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is found in dry, rocky soils of grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes lihengiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures that are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strobilanthes lihengiae has small, white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes lihengiae is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. Seeds can be sown directly in the garden or started indoors in the late winter.

Where to Find Strobilanthes lihengiae

Strobilanthes lihengiae is native to the Yunnan region of China and can be found in the wild in the mountains and grasslands of the region.

Strobilanthes lihengiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes lihengiae?

Strobilanthes lihengiae

What is the common name of Strobilanthes lihengiae?

Lihengiae Strobilanthes

What is the family of Strobilanthes lihengiae?

Acanthaceae

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

John Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.
Yun Fei Deng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.F.Deng' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.