Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
simplex
ID:
433571

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.I.Wood

Source:
ksu

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 51: 259 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432903



Common Names

  • Simplex Strobilanthes
  • Simple Shield
  • Simple Coralbush


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Description

Strobilanthes simplex (also called Simple 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 simplex is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strobilanthes simplex has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seedlings. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes simplex is a tropical evergreen shrub that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings or division of the root ball.

Where to Find Strobilanthes simplex

Strobilanthes simplex can be found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Strobilanthes simplex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes simplex?

Strobilanthes simplex

What is the family of Strobilanthes simplex?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Strobilanthes simplex?

Simple 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,

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