Strobilanthes wallichii explained

Strobilanthes wallichii, commonly known as Kashmir acanthus, hardy Persian shield, wild petunia, or kandali, is a herbaceous perennial which is native to the Himalayas. In its natural habitat, it purple blooms appear only once every twelve years, an occasion which is celebrated by the Kandali Festival in the Pithoragarh District in India.^[1]

Synonyms include:^[2]

• Pteracanthus alatus (Wall. ex Nees) Bremek.
• Ruellia alata Wall. ex Nees
• Strobilanthes atropurpureus Nees

External links

• Flowers of India: Strobilanthes wallichii

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cultural Heritage. Pithoragarh District. National Informatics Centre - Pithoragarh District Unit. 2011-01-25.
2. Web site: Annotated checklist of the flowering plants of Nepal. Efloras.org. 2011-01-25.