Strobilanthes pradeepiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pradeepiana
ID:
1548829
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Mani, Sinj.Thomas & Britto
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 512(2): 98. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000029127
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Strobilanthes pradeepiana (also called Pradeep's Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is a small herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It has small, yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Strobilanthes pradeepiana is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Strobilanthes pradeepiana is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, octagonal-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, octagonal-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Strobilanthes pradeepiana is an evergreen perennial herb that is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Strobilanthes pradeepiana
Strobilanthes pradeepiana is native to the Indian state of Karnataka, where it can be found in the Western Ghats.
Strobilanthes pradeepiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes pradeepiana?
Strobilanthes pradeepiana
What is the family of Strobilanthes pradeepiana?
Acanthaceae
Where is Strobilanthes pradeepiana native to?
India
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
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.