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Strobilanthes reptans

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Context

  • Strobilanthes reptans, a new plant recorded in India is invasive weed in the Indo-Pacific islands.

 

About Strobilanthes reptans:

  • It is unclear how the Strobilanthes reptans struck roots in Arunachal Pradesh
  • Strobilanthes reptans appears ornamental.

  • The plant has not had any adverse effect on indigenous flora as it is restricted to a single locality measuring less than 1 sq. km.
  • It sported tubular white or pale violet flowers with darker veins from June to September, and yielded fruit from July to December.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/new-plant-recorded-in-india-is-invasive-weed-elsewhere/article35133144.ece?homepage=true

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