Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
obtusibracteata
ID:
433477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Terao

Source:
ksu

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40: 154 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432809



Common Names

  • Obtusibracteata Strobilanthes
  • Strobilanthes obtusibracteata
  • Blunt-bracted Strobilanthes


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Description

Strobilanthes obtusibracteata (also called Obtuse Bract Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to India and Southeast Asia. It is typically found in tropical rainforests and other moist habitats. It has long, narrow leaves with a white center and green edges.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes obtusibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant, to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strobilanthes obtusibracteata has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes obtusibracteata is a tropical evergreen perennial that is best propagated from stem cuttings. Take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and plant in a pot filled with moist, well-draining potting mix. Place the pot in a warm, humid location and keep the soil moist. The cutting should root in a few weeks and can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the garden.

Where to Find Strobilanthes obtusibracteata

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

Strobilanthes obtusibracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes obtusibracteata?

Strobilanthes obtusibracteata

What is the common name of Strobilanthes obtusibracteata?

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What is the natural habitat of Strobilanthes obtusibracteata?

Tropical rainforest

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

H. Terao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Terao' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:901064-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.