The common name refers
to the prominent reddish floral bracts. The combination of opposite
leaves, spike inflorescence with prominent bracts, and zygomorphic
sympetalous corolla characterizes the family Acanthaceae.return to greenhouse inventory
Justicia brandegeana (Beloperone guttata) - Shrimp Plant
Family: Acanthaceae
The common name refers
to the prominent reddish floral bracts. The combination of opposite
leaves, spike inflorescence with prominent bracts, and zygomorphic
sympetalous corolla characterizes the family Acanthaceae.
Leaves of Justicia brandegeana bear numerous cystoliths, another characteristic feature of the family. These cystoliths can be most easily observed via dissecting microscope with strong illumination from below.