Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ranongensis
ID:
433594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Terao

Source:
ksu

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 34: 120 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432926



Common Names

  • Ranongensis Strobilanthes
  • Ranong Shield
  • Ranong Coralbush


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Description

Strobilanthes ranongensis (also called Ranong Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1.5 meters tall, and is found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes ranongensis 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 ranongensis 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 ranongensis is a tropical perennial grown from a rhizome. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be planted at a depth of 2-3 inches in a well-draining soil mixture, and the plants should be kept moist and warm. The plants should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Strobilanthes ranongensis

Strobilanthes ranongensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Thailand.

Strobilanthes ranongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes ranongensis?

Strobilanthes ranongensis

What is the family of Strobilanthes ranongensis?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Strobilanthes ranongensis?

Ranongensis Bush

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

H. Terao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Terao' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:903161-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.