Strobilanthes reptans

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.

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