Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rufescens
ID:
433638

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roth) T.Anderson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 472 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432970



Common Names

  • Strobilanthes Rufescens
  • Rufescens Strobilanthes
  • Rufescens-Leaf Strobilanthes


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Description

Strobilanthes rufescens (also called Red Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 1.5m. It has ovate leaves with a red underside and white flowers. It grows in moist and shady locations.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes rufescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various illnesses.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Strobilanthes rufescens sub. parvibracteata (C.B.Clarke) J.R.I.Wood
Strobilanthes rufescens sub. parishii (C.B.Clarke) J.R.I.Wood
Strobilanthes rufescens sub. rufescens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strobilanthes rufescens is a white to pale blue, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes rufescens is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Strobilanthes rufescens

Strobilanthes rufescens can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Strobilanthes rufescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes rufescens?

Strobilanthes rufescens

What is the common name of Strobilanthes rufescens?

Rufous False Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Strobilanthes rufescens?

It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

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

Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:55925-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.