''Strobilanthes'' is a

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of about 350

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s in the

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Acanthaceae, mostly

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Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into

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regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for their two-lipped, hooded flowers in shades of blue, pink, white and purple. Most are frost-tender and require protection in frost-prone areas.

Species

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''Strobilanthes atropurpurea'' is a temperate species, native to eastern

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; it is cultivated for its purple flowers. ''Strobilanthes dyeriana'' (Persian shield) is a tropical plant native to

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. It is grown for its dark green foliage with bright, metallic-purple stripes radiating outward from the central leaf vein. In proper conditions, it will also produce pale purple flowers. Persian Shield grows best outdoors in

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zones 9 and 10, although it can survive in other zones as a houseplant given sufficient temperature, soil moisture and humidity. It has gained the

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Strobilanthes abbreviata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Y.F.Deng & J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes accrescens ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes adenophora ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Nees * ''

Strobilanthes adnata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' C.B.Clarke * ''

Strobilanthes adpressa ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes afriastiniae ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.R.Benn. * ''

Strobilanthes alata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Blume * ''

Strobilanthes albostriata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Ridl. * '' Strobilanthes alboviridis'' J.B.Imlay * '' Strobilanthes alternata'' (Burm.f.) Moylan ex J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes amabilis'' C.B.Clarke * '' Strobilanthes anamallaica'' J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes anamitica ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Kuntze * ''

Strobilanthes anceps ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Nees * ''

Strobilanthes andamanensis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Bor * '' Strobilanthes andersonii'' Bedd. * '' Strobilanthes angustifrons'' C.B.Clarke * ''

Strobilanthes anisophylla ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Acanthaceae, mostly native plant, native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperateness, temperate r ...

'' (Wall. ex Hook.) T.Anderson * ''

Strobilanthes antonii ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Elmer * ''

Strobilanthes apoensis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Elmer) Merr. * '' Strobilanthes aprica'' (Hance) T.Anderson ex Benth. * ''

Strobilanthes arborea ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Span. * ''

Strobilanthes arenicola ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' W.W.Sm. * '' Strobilanthes argentea'' J.B.Imlay * '' Strobilanthes arnottiana'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes articulata'' J.B.Imlay * '' Strobilanthes assimulata'' S.Moore * '' Strobilanthes asymmetrica'' J.R.I.Wood & J.R.Benn. * '' Strobilanthes atropurpurea'' Nees * ''

Strobilanthes atroviridis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Y.F.Deng & J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes attenuata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Wall. ex Nees) Jacq. ex Nees * '' Strobilanthes auriculata'' Nees ** ''S. auriculata'' var. ''dyeriana'' (Mast.) J.R.I.Wood = ''

Strobilanthes dyeriana ''Strobilanthes dyeriana'', the Persian shield or royal purple plant, is a species of flowering plant in the acanthus family Acanthaceae, native to Myanmar (formerly Burma). Name The Latin specific epithet ''dyeriana'' honours the English botan ...

'' * '' Strobilanthes aurita'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes austrosinensis'' Y.F.Deng & J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes autapomorpha ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.R.Benn. * ''

Strobilanthes axilliflora ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' C.B.Clarke ex S.Moore * '' Strobilanthes backeri'' (Bremek.) J.R.Benn. * '' Strobilanthes bakeri'' (Merr.) Y.F.Deng * ''

Strobilanthes bantonensis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Lindau * '' Strobilanthes baracatanensis'' (Elmer) Y.F.Deng * ''

Strobilanthes barbata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Nees * ''

Strobilanthes barbigera ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.R.I.Wood, Nuraliev & Scotland * '' Strobilanthes barisanensis'' (Bremek.) J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes bheriensis'' (Shakya) J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes bibracteata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Blume * '' Strobilanthes bilabiata'' J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes biocullata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Y.F.Deng & J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes bipartita'' Terao ex J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes birmanica ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Bremek.) W.J.Kress & DeFilipps * ''

Strobilanthes bislei ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Sinj.Thomas, B.Mani, Britto & Pradeep * '' Strobilanthes blumeana'' (Nees) Y.F.Deng * '' Strobilanthes bogoriensis'' Lindau * ''

Strobilanthes bolumpattiana ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Bedd. * '' Strobilanthes bombycina'' J.B.Imlay * ''

Strobilanthes borii ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes bracteata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Nees) J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes brandisii ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes bremekampiana'' J.R.I.Wood & J.R.Benn. * '' Strobilanthes brunelloides'' (Lam.) J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes brunnescens ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Benoist * '' Strobilanthes brunoniana'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes bulusanensis'' Elmer * ''

Strobilanthes bunnemeyeri ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes calcicola ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.R.I.Wood & J.R.Benn. * ''

Strobilanthes callosa ''Strobilanthes callosa'' ''(Synonym: Carvia callosa (Nees) Bremek)'' is a shrub found mainly in the low lying hills of the Western Ghats, all along the west coast of India.

'' Nees * ''

Strobilanthes calvata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes calycina ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes campaniformis'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes campanulata'' Wight * '' Strobilanthes canarica'' Bedd. * ''

Strobilanthes candida ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes capillipes'' C.B.Clarke ex Ridl. * '' Strobilanthes capitata'' (Nees) T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes carinei'' J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes carnatica ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Carine, J.M.Alexander & Scotland * ''

Strobilanthes caudata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes celebica'' (Bremek.) J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes cernua ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Blume * ''

Strobilanthes chiangdaoensis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Terao * ''

Strobilanthes chinensis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Nees) J.R.I.Wood & Y.F.Deng * ''

Strobilanthes chrysodelta ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes ciliata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Nees * ''

Strobilanthes cincinnalis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' C.B.Clarke * ''

Strobilanthes clarkei ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes coertii'' Terao ex J.R.Benn. * '' Strobilanthes cognata'' Benoist * '' Strobilanthes collina'' Nees * ''

Strobilanthes compacta ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' D.Fang & H.S.Lo * ''

Strobilanthes congesta ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Terao * '' Strobilanthes connata'' Collett & Hemsl. * '' Strobilanthes consanguinea'' (Nees) T.Anderson * ''

Strobilanthes cordifolia ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Vahl) J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes corrugata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Acanthaceae, mostly native plant, native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperateness, temperate r ...

'' J.B.Imlay * '' Strobilanthes crassifolia'' Miq. * '' Strobilanthes crataegifolia'' T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes crispa'' (L.) Blume * '' Strobilanthes crossandra'' (Steud.) J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes cruciata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Bremek.) Terao * ''

Strobilanthes cumingiana ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Nees) Y.F.Deng & J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes cuneata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Shakya) J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes cusia ''Strobilanthes cusia'', also known as Assam indigo or Chinese rain bell, is a perennial flowering plant of the family Acanthaceae. Native to South Asia, China, and Indochina, it was historically cultivated on a large scale in India and China as ...

'' (Nees) Kuntze * '' Strobilanthes cuspidata'' (Benth.) T.Anderson * ''

Strobilanthes cycla ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' C.B.Clarke ex W.W.Sm. * ''

Strobilanthes cyphantha ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Acanthaceae, mostly native plant, native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperateness, temperate r ...

'' Diels * ''

Strobilanthes cystolithigera ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Lindau * '' Strobilanthes dalzielii'' (W.W.Sm.) Benoist * '' Strobilanthes decipiens'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes decumbens'' (Bremek.) J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes decurrens ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes deflexa'' T.Anderson * ''

Strobilanthes densa ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Acanthaceae, mostly native plant, native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperateness, temperate r ...

'' Benoist * ''

Strobilanthes denticulata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Nees) T.Anderson * ''

Strobilanthes diandra ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Nees) Alston * ''

Strobilanthes dimorphotricha ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Hance * ''

Strobilanthes discolor ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' T.Anderson * ''

Strobilanthes disparifolia ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes divaricata'' (Nees) T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes dolichophylla'' Benoist * ''

Strobilanthes dryadum ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Benoist * ''

Strobilanthes dupenii ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Bedd. ex C.B.Clarke * ''

Strobilanthes echinata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Nees * ''

Strobilanthes elmeri ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Y.F.Deng * ''

Strobilanthes elongata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' C.B.Clarke * ''

Strobilanthes erecta ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated fo ...

'' C.B.Clarke * '' Strobilanthes esquirolii'' H.Lév. * '' Strobilanthes euantha'' J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes exserta ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' C.B.Clarke * ''

Strobilanthes extensa ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Nees) Nees * '' Strobilanthes falconeri'' T.Anderson * ''

Strobilanthes farinosa ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' C.B.Clarke * '' Strobilanthes fengiana'' Y.F.Deng & J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes ferruginea ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' D.Fang & H.S.Lo * '' Strobilanthes filiformis'' Blume * '' Strobilanthes fimbriata'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes flava'' Kurz * '' Strobilanthes flexa'' Benoist * ''

Strobilanthes flexicaulis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Hayata * ''

Strobilanthes fluviatilis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (C.B.Clarke ex W.W.Sm.) Moylan & Y.F.Deng * '' Strobilanthes foliosa'' (Wight) T.Anderson * ''

Strobilanthes formosana ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' S.Moore * ''

Strobilanthes forrestii ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Diels * ''

Strobilanthes fragrans ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes frondosa'' J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes fruticosa ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Chatterjee) W.J.Kress & DeFilipps * '' Strobilanthes fruticulosa'' (C.B.Clarke) Y.F.Deng * ''

Strobilanthes fusca ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes galeopsis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Stapf * '' Strobilanthes gamblei'' Carine, J.M.Alexander & Scotland * ''

Strobilanthes gardneriana ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Nees) T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes gigantodes'' Lindau * ''

Strobilanthes glabrata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Nees * ''

Strobilanthes glandibracteata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' D.Fang & H.S.Lo * ''

Strobilanthes glandulosa ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Blume * ''

Strobilanthes glaucescens ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Nees * ''

Strobilanthes glomerata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Nees) T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes glutinosa'' Nees * ''

Strobilanthes gossypina ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes gracilis'' Bedd. * ''

Strobilanthes graminea ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.B.Imlay * ''

Strobilanthes gregalis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Collett & Hemsl. * '' Strobilanthes guangxiensis'' S.Z.Huang * '' Strobilanthes habracanthoides'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes halconensis'' Merr. * '' Strobilanthes hallbergii'' Blatt. * '' Strobilanthes hamiltoniana'' (Steud.) Bosser & Heine * ''

Strobilanthes helferi ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' T.Anderson * ''

Strobilanthes helicoides ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes helicta'' T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes heliophila'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes henryi'' Hemsl. * '' Strobilanthes heterochroa'' Hand.-Mazz. * '' Strobilanthes heteroclita'' D.Fang & H.S.Lo * '' Strobilanthes heteromalla'' T.Anderson ex C.B.Clarke * '' Strobilanthes heyneana'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes himalayana'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes hirsuta'' Decne. * ''

Strobilanthes hirta ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Vahl) Blume * '' Strobilanthes hirticalyx'' Ridl. * '' Strobilanthes hirtisepala'' C.B.Clarke * '' Strobilanthes homotropa'' Nees * ''

Strobilanthes hongii ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Y.F.Deng & F.L.Chen * '' Strobilanthes hookeri'' Nees * ''

Strobilanthes hossei ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' C.B.Clarke * '' Strobilanthes humilis'' (Nees) Gamble * '' Strobilanthes hupehensis'' W.W.Sm. * '' Strobilanthes hypericoides'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes hypomalla'' Benoist * '' Strobilanthes imbricata'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes imlayae'' J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes incisa ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.B.Imlay * '' Strobilanthes inflata'' T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes integrifolia'' (Dalzell) Kuntze ** also '' Strobilanthes integrifolius'' * '' Strobilanthes involucrata'' Blume * '' Strobilanthes ixiocephala'' Benth. * '' Strobilanthes japonica'' (Thunb.) Miq. * '' Strobilanthes jennyae'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes jeyporensis'' Bedd. * '' Strobilanthes jogensis'' Gilli * '' Strobilanthes jomyi'' P.Biju, Josekutty, Rekha & J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes kachinensis'' J.R.I.Wood & J.R.Benn. * '' Strobilanthes kannanii'' Josekutty, P.Biju, J.R.I.Wood & Augustine * '' Strobilanthes karensium'' Kurz * '' Strobilanthes khasyana'' T.Anderson * ''

Strobilanthes khoshooana ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (S.R.Paul) Karthik. & Moorthy * '' Strobilanthes kingdonii'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes kjellbergii'' J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes klossii ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (S.Moore) Y.F.Deng * '' Strobilanthes koordersii'' C.B.Clarke ex Koord. * '' Strobilanthes korthalsii'' (Bremek.) J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes kunthiana ''Strobilanthes kunthiana'', known as Kurinji or Neelakurinji in Malayalam and Tamil and Gurige in Kannada is a shrub that is found in the shola forests of the Western Ghats in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The purplish blue flower blossoms ...

'' T.Anderson ex Benth. * '' Strobilanthes labordei'' H.Lév. * ''

Strobilanthes lachenensis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' C.B.Clarke * '' Strobilanthes lamiifolia'' (Nees) T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes lamioides'' T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes lamium'' C.B.Clarke ex W.W.Sm. * ''

Strobilanthes lanata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes lanceifolia'' T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes lanyuensis'' Seok, C.F.Hsieh & J.Murata * '' Strobilanthes larium'' Hand.-Mazz. * '' Strobilanthes latebrosa'' Ridl. * '' Strobilanthes latibracteata'' J.B.Imlay * ''

Strobilanthes lawsonii ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Gamble * '' Strobilanthes laxa'' T.Anderson * ''

Strobilanthes leucopogon ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Ridl. * '' Strobilanthes lihengiae'' Y.F.Deng & J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes linearifolia'' (Bremek.) Y.F.Deng * '' Strobilanthes longespicata'' Hayata * '' Strobilanthes longgangensis'' D.Fang & H.S.Lo * '' Strobilanthes longiflora'' Benoist * ''

Strobilanthes longipedunculata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Terao ex J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes longipetiolata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Merr.) Y.F.Deng * '' Strobilanthes longispica'' (H.P.Tsui) J.R.I.Wood & Y.F.Deng * '' Strobilanthes longistaminea'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes longzhouensis'' H.S.Lo & D.Fang * ''

Strobilanthes lupulina ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

Strobilanthes mekongensis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' W.W.Sm. * '' Strobilanthes membranacea'' Talbot * '' Strobilanthes merrillii'' C.B.Clarke * '' Strobilanthes micrantha'' Wight * ''

Strobilanthes microcarpa ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes microstachya'' Benth. * '' Strobilanthes mogokensis'' Lace * '' Strobilanthes monadelpha'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes moschifera'' Blume * '' Strobilanthes mucronatoproducta'' Lindau * '' Strobilanthes mullayanagiriensis'' Sinj.Thomas, B.Mani, Britto & Pradeep * ''

Strobilanthes multangula ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Benoist * '' Strobilanthes multidens'' C.B.Clarke * '' Strobilanthes multiflora'' Ridl. * '' Strobilanthes muratae'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes murutorum'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes myura'' Benoist * '' Strobilanthes nagaensis'' (Bremek.) W.J.Kress & DeFilipps * ''

Strobilanthes namkadingensis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Acanthaceae, mostly native plant, native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperateness, temperate r ...

'' Soulad. & Tagane * ''

Strobilanthes naumannii ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated fo ...

'' Engl. * '' Strobilanthes neilgherrensis'' Bedd. * '' Strobilanthes nemorosa'' Benoist * '' Strobilanthes neoaspera'' Venu & P.Daniel * '' Strobilanthes newii'' Bedd. ex C.B.Clarke * '' Strobilanthes nigrescens'' T.Anderson * ''

Strobilanthes ningmingensis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' D.Fang & H.S.Lo * ''

Strobilanthes nobilis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

Strobilanthes paniculiformis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes papillosa'' T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes parabolica'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes parryorum'' C.E.C.Fisch. * '' Strobilanthes parvifolia'' J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes pateriformis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Acanthaceae, mostly native plant, native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperateness, temperate r ...

'' Lindau * ''

Strobilanthes patulus ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Benoist * '' Strobilanthes pauciflora'' (Merr.) Y.F.Deng * ''

Strobilanthes pavala ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

Strobilanthes poilanei ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Benoist * '' Strobilanthes polybotrya'' Miq. * '' Strobilanthes polyneuros'' C.B.Clarke ex W.W.Sm. * '' Strobilanthes polystachya'' Benoist * ''

Strobilanthes polythrix ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Acanthaceae, mostly native plant, native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperateness, temperate r ...

'' T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes pothigaiensis'' Gopalan & Chithra * '' Strobilanthes procumbens'' Y.F.Deng & J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes pseudocollina'' K.J.He & D.H.Qin * ''

Strobilanthes pteroclada ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Benoist * '' Strobilanthes pterygorrhachis'' C.B.Clarke * ''

Strobilanthes pubescens ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Bremek.) J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes pubiflora ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Acanthaceae, mostly native plant, native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperateness, temperate r ...

'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes pulcherrima'' T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes pulneyensis'' C.B.Clarke * '' Strobilanthes punctata'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes pusilla'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes quadrifaria'' (Wall. ex Nees) Y.F.Deng * '' Strobilanthes ramulosa'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes rankanensis'' Hayata * '' Strobilanthes ranongensis'' Terao * '' Strobilanthes recurva'' C.B.Clarke * ''

Strobilanthes remota ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes renschiae'' (Bremek.) J.R.I.Wood & J.R.Benn. * ''

Strobilanthes repanda ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Blume) J.R.Benn. * '' Strobilanthes reptans'' (G.Forst.) Moylan ex Y.F.Deng & J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes reticulata'' Stapf * '' Strobilanthes retusa'' D.Fang * '' Strobilanthes rhamnifolia'' (Nees) T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes rhombifolia'' C.B.Clarke * '' Strobilanthes rhytiphylla'' (Nees) Y.F.Deng * '' Strobilanthes rhytisperma'' C.B.Clarke * '' Strobilanthes ridleyi'' Merr. * ''

Strobilanthes rivularis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.R.I.Wood & J.R.Benn. * '' Strobilanthes rosea'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes rostrata'' Y.F.Deng & J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes rubescens'' T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes rubicunda'' (Nees) T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes rufescens'' (Roth) T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes ruficapillis'' Ridl. * '' Strobilanthes ruficaulis'' Ridl. * '' Strobilanthes rufocapitata'' C.B.Clarke * '' Strobilanthes rufopauper'' C.B.Clarke * ''

Strobilanthes rufosepalus ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' C.B.Clarke * '' Strobilanthes rufostrobilata'' C.B.Clarke * '' Strobilanthes sabiniana'' (Wall. ex Lindl.) Nees * '' Strobilanthes saccata'' J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes sainthomiana ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Augustine, Josekutty & P.Biju * '' Strobilanthes saltiensis'' S.Moore * '' Strobilanthes sanjappae'' Karthik. & Moorthy * '' Strobilanthes sarcorrhiza'' (C.Ling) C.Z.Zheng ex Y.F.Deng & N.H.Xia * '' Strobilanthes sarmentosa'' Benoist * '' Strobilanthes scabra'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes scabrida'' Ridl. * '' Strobilanthes schomburgkii'' (Craib) J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes scrobiculata'' Dalzell ex C.B.Clarke * '' Strobilanthes secunda'' T.Anderson * ''

Strobilanthes serrata ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.B.Imlay * '' Strobilanthes sessilis'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes setosa'' J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes sexennis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes shanensis'' (Bremek.) J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes simonsii'' T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes simplex'' J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes sinica ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

Strobilanthes tanakae ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Acanthaceae, mostly native plant, native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperateness, temperate r ...

'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes taoana'' Y.F.Deng & J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes tenax'' Dunn * ''

Strobilanthes tenuiflora ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes teraoi'' J.R.I.Wood & J.R.Benn. * '' Strobilanthes tetrasperma'' (Champ.) Druce * '' Strobilanthes thomsonii'' T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes thwaitesii'' T.Anderson * ''

Strobilanthes tibetica ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes timorensis ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes tomentosa'' (Nees) J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes tonkinensis'' Lindau * ''

Strobilanthes torrentium ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Benoist * '' Strobilanthes trichantha'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes tricostata'' Sinj.Thomas, B.Mani, Britto & Pradeep * '' Strobilanthes tristis'' (Wight) T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes truncata'' D.Fang & H.S.Lo * '' Strobilanthes tubiflos'' (C.B.Clarke) J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes twangensis'' J.R.I.Wood & D.Borah * '' Strobilanthes unilateralis'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes urceolaris'' Gamble * '' Strobilanthes urens'' (Roth) J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes urophylla'' (Nees) Nees * ''

Strobilanthes vallicola ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Y.F.Deng & J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes venosa'' (C.B.Clarke) J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes verruculosa'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes versicolor'' Diels * '' Strobilanthes vestita'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes violacea'' Bedd. * ''

Strobilanthes violascens ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Ridl. * '' Strobilanthes violifolia'' T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes virendrakumariana'' Venu & P.Daniel * '' Strobilanthes viridis'' (Merr.) Y.F.Deng * '' Strobilanthes viscosa'' (Arn. ex Nees) T.Anderson * '' Strobilanthes wakasana'' Wakas. & Naruh. * '' Strobilanthes walkeri'' Arn. ex Nees * ''

Strobilanthes wallichii ''Strobilanthes wallichii'', commonly known as Kashmir acanthus, hardy Persian shield, wild petunia, or kandali, is a herbaceous perennial which is native to the Himalayas. In its natural habitat, it purple blooms appear only once every twelve ye ...

'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes wangiana'' Y.F.Deng & J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes warburgii ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Terao ex J.R.Benn. * '' Strobilanthes wardiana'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes wightiana'' Nees * '' Strobilanthes wightii'' (Bremek.) J.R.I.Wood * ''

Strobilanthes willisii ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' Carine * '' Strobilanthes wilsonii'' J.R.I.Wood & Y.F.Deng * ''

Strobilanthes winckelii ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Bremek.) J.R.Benn. * ''

Strobilanthes xanthosticta ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' C.B.Clarke * '' Strobilanthes yunnanensis'' Diels * '' Strobilanthes zenkeriana'' (Nees) T.Anderson * ''

Strobilanthes zeylanica ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' T.Anderson * ''

Strobilanthes zwickeyae ''Strobilanthes'' is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for ...

'' (Moylan) Y.F.Deng

Herbivory

''Strobilanthes'' species are food plants for the

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e of some

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species including '' Endoclita malabaracus'', which has been recorded on ''S. callosa''.

References

eFloras search results: ''Strobilanthes''

External links

* * {{Taxonbar, from=Q2473702 Acanthaceae genera Taxa named by Carl Ludwig Blume