Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
punctata
ID:
433613

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
ksu

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 183 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432945



Common Names

  • Strobilanthes punctata
  • Punctate Strobilanthes
  • Punctate Shield-fern


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Description

Strobilanthes punctata (also called Punctate Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist deciduous forests, often growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes punctata is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers that can add color and texture to any landscape. It is also known to attract birds and butterflies. It can be used as a groundcover or in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strobilanthes punctata has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes punctata is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Strobilanthes punctata

Strobilanthes punctata can be found in the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka.

Strobilanthes punctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes punctata?

Strobilanthes punctata

What is the family of Strobilanthes punctata?

Acanthaceae

Where is Strobilanthes punctata 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,