Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 35: 93 (1905 publ. 1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000046788
Common Names
- Pluriform Strobilanthes
- Pluriform Strobilanthes Plant
- Pluriform Strobilanthes Flower
Description
Strobilanthes pluriformis (also called Pluriform 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 pluriformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Strobilanthes pluriformis is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Strobilanthes pluriformis 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 pluriformis
Strobilanthes pluriformis is found in India.
Strobilanthes pluriformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes pluriformis?
Strobilanthes pluriformis
What are the common names of Strobilanthes pluriformis?
Pluriform strobilanthes, Pluriform false foxglove
What is the natural habitat of Strobilanthes pluriformis?
Strobilanthes pluriformis is found in moist, shady 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,