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.