Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) T.Anderson
Source:
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 477 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000046789
Common Names
- Pentastemonoides Strobilanthes
- Pentastemonoides Strobilanthes Plant
- Pentastemonoides Strobilanthes Flower
Description
Strobilanthes pentastemonoides (also called Pentastemonoides Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India. It has a single, white flower with a long, thin petal. It grows in moist, shady forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Strobilanthes pentastemonoides is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a bright pink flower and is known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Strobilanthes pentastemonoides var. dalhousieana (Nees) Kuntze
Strobilanthes pentastemonoides var. pentastemonoides
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Strobilanthes pentastemonoides is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with white centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single set of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Strobilanthes pentastemonoides is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Strobilanthes pentastemonoides
Strobilanthes pentastemonoides is found in India.
Strobilanthes pentastemonoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes pentastemonoides?
Strobilanthes pentastemonoides
What are the common names of Strobilanthes pentastemonoides?
Pentastemonoides strobilanthes, Pentastemonoides false foxglove
What is the natural habitat of Strobilanthes pentastemonoides?
Strobilanthes pentastemonoides is found in dry, rocky areas in the Indian states of Maharashtra and Karnataka
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,