Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ovatifolia
ID:
442783

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bremek.) J.R.I.Wood

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58: 694 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442115



Common Names

  • Strobilanthes ovatifolia
  • Cobra Plant
  • Snake Plant


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Description

Strobilanthes ovatifolia (also called 'Ovateleaf Strobilanthes', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It grows in shady areas in humid tropical climates, and has lanceolate leaves and small blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes ovatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strobilanthes ovatifolia is a white, five-petaled bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, tear-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have small, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes ovatifolia is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial that is native to India. It is best grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Strobilanthes ovatifolia

Strobilanthes ovatifolia is found in India and Sri Lanka.

Strobilanthes ovatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes ovatifolia?

Strobilanthes ovatifolia

What is the common name of Strobilanthes ovatifolia?

Oval-leaved Strobilanthes

What is the natural habitat of Strobilanthes ovatifolia?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India and Sri Lanka

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

Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.
John Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50425776-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.