Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sinica
ID:
1041729

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.S.Lo) Y.F.Deng

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 19: 391 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041067



Common Names

  • Strobilanthes
  • Chinese Persian Shield
  • Chinese Plant


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Description

Strobilanthes sinica (also called Chinese Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in China. It is a small, green plant with small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and in wet rock crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes sinica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strobilanthes sinica is a white to pinkish-white, tubular corolla with five petals. The seed is a small, ovoid capsule containing several small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with ovate to oblong leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes sinica is a tropical perennial that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-draining soil in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Strobilanthes sinica

Strobilanthes sinica is native to China. It can be found in the wild in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

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

Yun Fei Deng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.F.Deng' in the authors string.
Hsien Shui Lo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Lo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77112390-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.