Acanthaceae
Eranthemum pulchellum Andrews
Eranthemum pulchellum Andrews
Eranthemum pulchellum is a bright blue-flowered evergreen shrub popular in gardens, native to South and East Asia.
Hypoestes forskaolii (Vahl) R.Br.
Hypoestes forskaolii (Vahl) R.Br.
Hypoestes forskaolii is an herb distributed across Africa and the Arabian Peninsula that is studied for new antibiotic compounds.
Hypoestes phyllostachya Baker
Hypoestes phyllostachya Baker
Hypoestes phyllostachya is a spotted evergreen ornamental shrub grown as a houseplant or outdoor ornamental in warm climates.
Justicia aurea Schltdl.
Justicia aurea Schltdl.
Justicia aurea Schltdl. is a flowering shrub in Acanthaceae, native to an area from northeastern Mexico to Panama.
Justicia betonica T.Anderson, 1867
Justicia betonica T.Anderson, 1867
Justicia betonica is a flowering plant native to Africa and the Indian subcontinent, introduced to many other tropical regions.
Justicia brandegeeana Wassh. & L.B.Sm.
Justicia brandegeeana Wassh. & L.B.Sm.
Justicia brandegeeana, the shrimp plant, is a bushy evergreen shrub grown as an ornamental houseplant or tropical garden shrub.
Justicia californica (Benth.) D.N.Gibson
Justicia californica (Benth.) D.N.Gibson
Justicia californica is a deciduous desert flowering shrub that attracts birds, has edible flowers, and holds medicinal potential.
Justicia carnea Lindl.
Justicia carnea Lindl.
Justicia carnea is a perennial flowering Acanthaceae plant, native to South America, grown as an ornamental garden and potted plant.
Justicia pilosella (Nees) Hilsenb.
Justicia pilosella (Nees) Hilsenb.
Justicia pilosella is an Acanthaceae perennial flowering herb native to the south-central US and east-central Mexico.
Justicia spicigera Schltdl.
Justicia spicigera Schltdl.
Justicia spicigera Schltdl., or muicle, is a perennial shrub with traditional uses in tea, dye, medicine, and laundry brightening.
Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau
Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau
Megaskepasma erythrochlamys, Brazilian red-cloak, is the only species of its genus, a tropical ornamental shrub native to Venezuela and Suriname.
Odontonema cuspidatum (Nees) Kuntze
Odontonema cuspidatum (Nees) Kuntze
Odontonema cuspidatum is an Acanthaceae plant species endemic to Mexico that has been introduced to multiple other regions.
Odontonema tubaeforme (Bertol.) Kuntze
Odontonema tubaeforme (Bertol.) Kuntze
Odontonema tubaeforme is an upright ornamental shrub native to Central America that is invasive in parts of the Pacific.
Pachystachys lutea (Ruiz & Pav. ex Schult.) Nees
Pachystachys lutea (Ruiz & Pav. ex Schult.) Nees
Pachystachys lutea is a Peruvian tropical ornamental shrub grown for its distinct bright yellow bracts and white flowers.
Pseuderanthemum variabile (R.Br.) Radlk.
Pseuderanthemum variabile (R.Br.) Radlk.
Pseuderanthemum variabile is a variable creeping herb native to parts of Oceania, used as a garden ground cover.
Rhinacanthus nasutus (L.) Kuntze
Rhinacanthus nasutus (L.) Kuntze
Rhinacanthus nasutus, or snake jasmine, is a tropical Asian shrub that has been used to treat snake bites.
Ruellia blechum L.
Ruellia blechum L.
Ruellia blechum is an ornamental flowering Acanthaceae species native to the Americas, now introduced and invasive in many regions.
Ruellia brevifolia (Pohl) C.Ezcurra
Ruellia brevifolia (Pohl) C.Ezcurra
Ruellia brevifolia is an ornamental Acanthaceae plant native to parts of South America.
Ruellia californica (Rose) I.M.Johnst.
Ruellia californica (Rose) I.M.Johnst.
Ruellia californica is a perennial flowering shrub native to Baja California and nearby areas of Mexico
Ruellia caroliniensis (J.F.Gmel.) Steud.
Ruellia caroliniensis (J.F.Gmel.) Steud.
Ruellia caroliniensis is a herbaceous perennial wildflower that serves as a larval host for two butterfly species, with resilient roots.
Ruellia drummondiana (Nees) A.Gray
Ruellia drummondiana (Nees) A.Gray
Ruellia drummondiana, Drummond's wild petunia, is an endemic central Texas flowering plant with low-seed fruits.
Ruellia humilis Nutt.
Ruellia humilis Nutt.
Ruellia humilis is a native eastern US flowering ornamental plant in the Acanthaceae family that resembles petunias.
Ruellia pedunculata Torr. ex A.Gray
Ruellia pedunculata Torr. ex A.Gray
Ruellia pedunculata, the stalked wild petunia, is a blue/violet-flowered wild petunia native to the southeastern US.
Ruellia prostrata Poir.
Ruellia prostrata Poir.
Ruellia prostrata Poir. is a perennial flowering herb or small shrub with documented antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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