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787. STROBILANTHES NUTANS
Author(s) -
Wood John R. I.,
Adhikari Bhaskar
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
curtis's botanical magazine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1467-8748
pISSN - 1355-4905
DOI - 10.1111/curt.12066
Subject(s) - inflorescence , context (archaeology) , botany , biology , genus , paleontology
Summary The history of the discovery and naming of Strobilanthes nutans ( N ees) T . A nderson is provided. It is described and illustrated. Some of the problems in trying to subdivide the genus Strobilanthes are discussed in the context of highlighting the distinctive features of S. nutans including the distinctive cone‐like inflorescence, the white flowers and the subglobose incurved anthers. The introduction and cultivation of S. nutans as well as the possibilities of the introduction of other hardy species of Strobilanthes are discussed.