Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
strigosa
ID:
395818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. : t. 399 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395150

Common Names

  • Acranthera strigosa
  • Acranthera
  • Strigosa

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Description

Acranthera strigosa (also called 'Striped Acranthera', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, leathery, dark green leaves with three veins. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, from sea level to 1,500 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Acranthera strigosa has many uses, including as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acranthera strigosa has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acranthera strigosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Acranthera strigosa

Acranthera strigosa is native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

Acranthera strigosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acranthera strigosa?

Acranthera strigosa

What is the common name of Acranthera strigosa?

Strigose Acranthera

What is the native range of Acranthera strigosa?

Africa

Species in the Acranthera genus

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2409: Based on the initial data import
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.