Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.I.Wood
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58: 691 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041384
Common Names
- Tenuiflora Strobilanthes
- Tenuiflora Persian Shield
- Persian Shield
Description
Strobilanthes tenuiflora (also called Slender-flowered Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to India, Myanmar, and Thailand. It grows in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Strobilanthes tenuiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Strobilanthes tenuiflora is a white tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Strobilanthes tenuiflora is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted and can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.
Where to Find Strobilanthes tenuiflora
Strobilanthes tenuiflora is native to India 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,