Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pinnatifida
ID:
1248445

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Z.Zheng

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
J. Hangzhou Univ., Nat. Sci. Ed. 8(4): 431 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247783



Common Names

  • Strobilanthes pinnatifida
  • Pinnatifida Strobilanthes
  • Strobilanthes Pinnatifida


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Description

Strobilanthes pinnatifida (also called Chinese Silverbush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to China, India, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes pinnatifida is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and is also used to treat fever, rheumatism, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strobilanthes pinnatifida is a small, yellow, and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown, and has a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, round, and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes pinnatifida is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Strobilanthes pinnatifida

Strobilanthes pinnatifida is found in India and Southeast Asia.

Strobilanthes pinnatifida FAQ

What are the common names of Strobilanthes pinnatifida?

Strobilanthes pinnatifida is commonly known as Pinnate Strobilanthes.

What is the natural habitat of Strobilanthes pinnatifida?

Strobilanthes pinnatifida is native to India.

What are the care requirements of Strobilanthes pinnatifida?

Strobilanthes pinnatifida requires bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil.

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

Chao Zong Zheng (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Z.Zheng' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.