Strobilanthes flexicaulis


Strobilanthes flexicaulis is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to the Ryukyus and Taiwan. A much-branched subshrub reaching, it is found at elevations from, typically beside streams in forests.

Subtaxa

The following varieties are accepted:
  • Strobilanthes flexicaulis var. flexicaulis – Ryukyus, Taiwan
  • Strobilanthes flexicaulis var. tashiroi – entire range
All Strobilanthes flexicaulis var. flexicaulis individuals simultaneously flower at six-year intervals, and then die, but S. f. var. tashiroi does not exhibit periodic mass flowering.