Acanthaceae
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Acanthaceae
Description Acanthaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes over 4,000 species distributed across the tropics and subtropics. This family is known for its beautiful and colorful flowers that come in various shapes and sizes. The leaves of Acanthaceae plants are typically simple, opposite, and often hairy. Some species have medicinal properties and are used in traditional medicine. Taxonomic…
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Thunbergia Alata African Sunset
Thunbergia Alata African Sunset is a beautiful flowering plant that is native to Africa. It is a member of the Acanthaceae family and is commonly known as Black-eyed Susan vine or Clock vine. This plant is popular for its stunning blooms that add a pop of color to any garden or landscape. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta…
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Mackaya
Description Mackaya belongs to the Acanthaceae family and is native to southern Africa. It is a shrub that can grow up to 3 meters in height and has a spread of 2 meters. It is commonly known as the forest bell bush because of its bell-shaped flowers. The flowers are either lavender or white and have a pleasant fragrance. Mackaya…
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Leptolepia
Description Leptolepia is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family of Acanthaceae. This genus is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in the countries of Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. The name “Leptolepia” is derived from the Greek words “lepto” meaning “thin” and “lepia” meaning “scale,” which describes the thin and scale-like bracts of the plant’s inflorescences. Taxonomic Information…
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Thunbergia Coccinea
Description Thunbergia Coccinea is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the family Acanthaceae. It is commonly known as Red Thunbergia and is popular for its bright red flowers. The plant grows up to 2-3 meters in height and has a spread of 1-2 meters. It has a woody stem and branches that are covered with fine hairs. The leaves…
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Thyrsanthella
Description Thyrsanthella is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Acanthaceae. It is a rare plant that is native to Central and South America. The name Thyrsanthella is derived from the Greek words “thyrsos” (meaning “a bunch of flowers”) and “anthos” (meaning “flower”). The plant has a unique appearance and requires specific care to thrive. Taxonomic Information…
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Strigosella Africana
Description Strigosella Africana is an evergreen plant species belonging to the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Africa, specifically in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon. This plant species is also known by its common names such as wild foxglove and African false foxglove. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Lamiales Family Acanthaceae Genus Strigosella Appearance Strigosella…
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Platystigma
Description Platystigma is a genus of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae. It consists of about 45 species of herbs, shrubs, and trees that are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. The plants produce spikes of showy flowers that are usually purple, pink, or white. Platystigma is commonly grown as an ornamental plant in gardens…
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Ruttya
Description Ruttya is a genus of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, native to Southeast Asia. It is commonly known as the “snakeweed” due to its coiling inflorescence. This herbaceous plant has bright green leaves and produces clusters of small, tubular flowers that range in color from yellow to orange. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida…
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Justicia Chlorostachya
Description Justicia Chlorostachya, commonly known as the green-spiked water-willow, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southern Africa. It belongs to the Acanthaceae family and is known for its attractive green leaves and small purple flowers. The plant grows up to 2 meters tall and can spread up to 1 meter wide. It is a great addition to any garden…
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