Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
willisii
ID:
433947

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carine

Source:
ksu

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55: 971 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433279



Common Names

  • Strobilanthes Willisii
  • Willisii Strobilanthes
  • Strobilanthes


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Description

Strobilanthes willisii (also called Willis' Strobilanthes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It typically grows up to 5-10 m tall and has a dense, upright habit. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to lanceolate in shape. The flowers are white and the fruits are small, round, and red or yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Strobilanthes willisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strobilanthes willisii is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobilanthes willisii 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 willisii

Strobilanthes willisii is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Strobilanthes willisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strobilanthes willisii?

Strobilanthes willisii

What is the family of Strobilanthes willisii?

Acanthaceae

Where is Strobilanthes willisii 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

Mark A. Carine: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carine' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1017522-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.