Status:
valid
Authors:
Soulad. & Tagane
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 81: 13 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330793
Common Names
- Strobilanthes
- Persian Shield
- Namkadingensis Shield
Description
Strobilanthes namkadingensis (also called Nam Kading Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Thailand and Laos. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Strobilanthes namkadingensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Strobilanthes namkadingensis has purple flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a short, thick stem and small, oval leaves.
Where to Find Strobilanthes namkadingensis
Strobilanthes namkadingensis is native to Thailand.
Strobilanthes namkadingensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes namkadingensis?
Strobilanthes namkadingensis
What is the natural habitat of Strobilanthes namkadingensis?
Tropical forests
What are the common uses of Strobilanthes namkadingensis?
The leaves are used for medicinal purposes
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
Phetlasy Souladeth: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soulad.' in the authors string.
Shuichiro Tagane: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tagane' in the authors string.