AcanthaceaeSubfamily Acanthoideae
Subfamily Avicennioideae
Subfamily Thunbergioideae
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Justicia brandegeana Wassh. & L. B. Sm.
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- Common Name: Shrimp Plant
- Family: Acanthaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: Mexico
- Habitat:
- Description: [Syn. Beloperone guttata, Drejerella guttata]
The array of arched salmon to rose-pink or pale yellow bracts surrounding the white flowers of this attractive, evergreen shrub resemble a shrimp, hence its name. Reaching a height of 3 ft (1 m) and a spread of 24 in (60 cm), it flowers mainly in summer. It can survive temperatures as low as 25°F (-4°C) by behaving like a perennial when the tops are frozen back. A weak, sprawling plant, it needs regular pruning.
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  Accession Data:- Accession # 198500148
- Source: Unknown
- Accession Date: 12-31-1985
- Bench: 1101 - 1100 - E Bench
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 04-29-2008
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: euasterid I
- Order: Lamiales
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- Family: Acanthaceae
- SubFamily: Acanthoideae
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References:Botanica, Turner & Wasson, 1997, CD-ROM Version
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