Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ruficaulis
ID:
433641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 4: 53 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432973



Common Names

  • Strobilanthes Ruficaulis
  • Ruficaulis Strobilanthes
  • Ruficaulis-Leaf Strobilanthes


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Description

Strobilanthes ruficaulis (also called Red-stemmed Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a small, erect plant that grows to a height of about 30 cm, with red-haired stems and ovate leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strobilanthes ruficaulis 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 ruficaulis 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 ruficaulis

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

Strobilanthes ruficaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes ruficaulis?

Strobilanthes ruficaulis

What is the common name of Strobilanthes ruficaulis?

Rufous-stemmed False Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Strobilanthes ruficaulis?

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,

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