Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tanakae
ID:
745556

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.I.Wood

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 41 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744889



Common Names

  • Strobilanthes tanakae
  • Tanaka's Strobilanthes
  • Tanaka's Strobilanthes


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Description

Strobilanthes tanakae (also called Tanakae's Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes tanakae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strobilanthes tanakae is small and white, with four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes tanakae is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Strobilanthes tanakae

Strobilanthes tanakae is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Strobilanthes tanakae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes tanakae?

Strobilanthes tanakae

What is the common name of Strobilanthes tanakae?

Tanaka's False Foxglove

What is the natural habitat of Strobilanthes tanakae?

Mountainous areas

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

John Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.