Status:
valid
Authors:
Terao ex J.R.Benn.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58: 38 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433282
Common Names
- Strobilanthes Warburgii
- Warburgii Strobilanthes
- Strobilanthes
Description
Strobilanthes warburgii (also called Warburg's Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall, with ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Strobilanthes warburgii 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 warburgii is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Strobilanthes warburgii is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Strobilanthes warburgii
Strobilanthes warburgii is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Strobilanthes warburgii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes warburgii?
Strobilanthes warburgii
What is the family of Strobilanthes warburgii?
Acanthaceae
Where is Strobilanthes warburgii 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
H. Terao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Terao' in the authors string.