Strobilanthes wakasana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wakasana
ID:
433959
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wakas. & Naruh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
J. Phytogeogr. Taxon. 41: 1 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433291
Common Names
- Strobilanthes wakasana
- Wakasana Strobilanthes
- Wakasana
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Strobilanthes wakasana (also called Wakasana Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2m tall, with ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Strobilanthes wakasana has non-medical uses as an ornamental plant and is used for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Strobilanthes wakasana are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Strobilanthes wakasana is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Strobilanthes wakasana
Strobilanthes wakasana is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Strobilanthes wakasana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes wakasana?
Strobilanthes wakasana
What is the family of Strobilanthes wakasana?
Acanthaceae
Where is Strobilanthes wakasana found?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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
Takao Wakasugi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wakas.' in the authors string.
Naohiro Naruhashi (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naruh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:972883-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.