''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'' 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'' 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'' 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'' (Wall. ex Nees) Jacq. ex Nees * '' Strobilanthes auriculata'' Nees ** ''S. auriculata'' var. ''dyeriana'' (Mast.) J.R.I.Wood = '' Strobilanthes dyeriana'' * '' Strobilanthes aurita'' J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes austrosinensis'' Y.F.Deng & J.R.I.Wood * '' Strobilanthes autapomorpha'' J.R.Benn. * '' Strobilanthes axilliflora'' 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 (biology), family Acanthaceae, mostly native plant, native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extendi