Strobilanthes sexennis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Acanthaceae |
| Genus: | Strobilanthes |
| Species: | S. sexennis
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| Binomial name | |
| Strobilanthes sexennis | |
Strobilanthes sexennis is a small shrub in the family Gesneriaceae. According to Norman Myers, it has a twelve year blooming cycle[1] although not as well documented as some other species. It is endemic to Sri Lanka, where it grows in wet tropical conditions.[2][3]
References
- ^ Norman Myers, ed. (1993). Rainforests. Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale Press. p. 64.
- ^ "Strobilanthes sexennis Nees". Plants of the World Online. 1993-07-29. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
- ^ Nilanthi, R. M. R.; Rajathewa, R. a. M. P. M.; Jayawardana, N.; Wijesundara, S.; Bandaranayake, P. C. G. (22 November 2021). "New Addition, Different Habitats, Distribution Range and Diversity of Genus Strobilanthes (Acanthaceae) in Sri Lanka". Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment. 11 (01). ISSN 2235-9362.