Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
neilgherrensis
ID:
433535

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bedd.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Or. : 45 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432867



Common Names

  • Strobilanthes neilgherrensis
  • Neilgherry Strobilanthes
  • Neilgherry Shield-fern


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Description

Strobilanthes neilgherrensis (also called ‘Neilgherry Strobilanthes’, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has large, oval-shaped leaves with a metallic sheen and purple undersides. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes neilgherrensis is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strobilanthes neilgherrensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seedlings. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes neilgherrensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings or division of the root ball.

Where to Find Strobilanthes neilgherrensis

Strobilanthes neilgherrensis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Strobilanthes neilgherrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes neilgherrensis?

Strobilanthes neilgherrensis

What is the common name of Strobilanthes neilgherrensis?

Neilgherry Acanthus

What is the natural habitat of Strobilanthes neilgherrensis?

Dry deciduous 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,

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