Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pterygorrhachis
ID:
1041931

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
tro

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 25: 54 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041269



Common Names

  • Pterygorrhachis Strobilanthes
  • Pterygorrhachis Persian Shield
  • Persian Shield


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Description

Strobilanthes pterygorrhachis (also called Winged Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet forests, swamps, and marshes. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 3 meters tall, with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes pterygorrhachis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strobilanthes pterygorrhachis has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes pterygorrhachis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by stem cuttings or division of the root ball.

Where to Find Strobilanthes pterygorrhachis

Strobilanthes pterygorrhachis is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.