Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
retusa
ID:
1255689

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Fang

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 38: 187 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255027





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Description

Strobilanthes retusa (also called Retuse Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in moist, shady places. It has a woody stem, with ovate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes retusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strobilanthes retusa has a small, yellow flower with a single pistil and three stamens. The seed is a small, brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes retusa is a shrub that can be grown in warm, humid climates. Propagation is usually done through stem cuttings, which should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Strobilanthes retusa

Strobilanthes retusa is native to India and can be found in moist, tropical forests.

Strobilanthes retusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes retusa?

Strobilanthes retusa

What is the common name of Strobilanthes retusa?

Retuse Strobilanthes

What is the natural habitat of Strobilanthes retusa?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.