Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
virendrakumariana
ID:
1323756

Status:
valid

Authors:
Venu & P.Daniel

Source:
ipni

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Strobilanthes Penins. India : 189 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336210



Common Names

  • Strobilanthes virendrakumariana
  • Virendrakumariana Strobilanthes
  • Virendrakumariana Neelakurinji


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Description

Strobilanthes virendrakumariana (also called Virendra Kumarian Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has an erect stem and ovate leaves with serrated margins. It grows in montane forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes virendrakumariana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are also used as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strobilanthes virendrakumariana has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes virendrakumariana is an evergreen shrub native to India. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is more difficult and the germination rate is lower.

Where to Find Strobilanthes virendrakumariana

Strobilanthes virendrakumariana is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.

Strobilanthes virendrakumariana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes virendrakumariana?

Strobilanthes virendrakumariana

What type of plant is Strobilanthes virendrakumariana?

Strobilanthes virendrakumariana is a shrub.

Where is Strobilanthes virendrakumariana found?

Strobilanthes virendrakumariana is found in the Western Ghats of India.

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

Pitchai Daniel (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Daniel' in the authors string.
Potharaju Venu (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Venu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77129744-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.