Justicia and Pachystachys

Family: Acanthaceae

The genus Justicia contains members previously classified under the genus names Beloperone and Jacobinia. The Shrimp Plant is one member of this group which will be familiar to many readers.

Pachystachys belongs to the same family and is generally quite similar.

More information coming to this page in the future. Meanwhile, check out the links below.

Links

Brazilian Plume Flower Thrives In Tropical Shade Justicia carnea (Jacobinia magnifica). Mississippi Southern Gardening

Justicia carnea The Florez Nursery blog, NSW

Justicia brandegeeana (1) and Justicia brandegeeana (2) National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens, U.K.

Vegetarian shrimps, anyone? Justicia brandegeana. Gardening with Wilson, Singapore

Justicia aurea Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Florida

Justicia aurea The Florez Nursery blog, NSW

Justicia caudata A.Gray New South Wales Flora Online

Justicia betonica L. New South Wales Flora Online

Pretty In Pink (Dianthera nodosa 'Pretty in Pink'). At "Grow Me Instead", Australia

Dianthera nodosa, syn Justicia nodosa The Florez Nursery blog, NSW

Pachystachys lutea Missouri Botanical Garden

Pachystachys lutea Golden Shrimp Plant. University of Florida (PDF)

Tropical Plant Given Mississippi Medallion Pachystachys lutea Mississippi State University

Shrimp plant ( Pachystachys lutea lemon sorbet x shrimp ) Herself's Houston Garden (Blog)

Pachystachys lutea 'Golden Candles' The Florez Nursery blog, NSW