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Strobilanthes
Strobilanthes is a genus of about 350 flowering shrubs and herbs in the Acanthaceae family, mostly from tropical Asia and Madagascar, grown for their hooded blue, pink, white and purple flowers. Most are frost-tender, and some bloom only once every several years, such as S. wightii on a thirteen-year cycle.
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 their two-lipped, hooded flowers in shades of blue, pink, white and purple. Most are frost-tender and require protection in frost-prone areas. The genus is most famed for its many (but not all) species which bloom on long cycles of several years, such as Strobilanthes wightii which blooms every thirteen years.
Strobilanthes alternata · Strobilanthes sinuata · Strobilanthes callosa · Persian Shield · Redflame
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