Status:
valid
Authors:
Gamble
Source:
ksu
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1923: 374 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433351
Common Names
- Strobilanthes urceolaris
- Urn-leaved Strobilanthes
- Urceolate Strobilanthes
Description
Strobilanthes urceolaris (also called Urceolate Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to the Philippines and grows in moist forests at elevations of up to 1,400 m. It is a shrub with ovate leaves and tubular, purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Strobilanthes urceolaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Strobilanthes urceolaris is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and thin, with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Strobilanthes urceolaris is a low-maintenance, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but it is best to provide some shade during the hottest part of the day. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Strobilanthes urceolaris
Strobilanthes urceolaris is native to India and is found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Strobilanthes urceolaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes urceolaris?
Strobilanthes urceolaris
What is the common name of Strobilanthes urceolaris?
Urceolate Strobilanthes
Where does Strobilanthes urceolaris grow?
Strobilanthes urceolaris is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
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,