Information about plants & gardens for Brisbane & Qld

Justicia

and Pachystachys, Dianthera, Eranthemum

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 is very similar and may be confused with Justicia. Eranthemum and Dianthera are other sub-shrub members of the same family.

Justicia brandegeana

Synonym Beloperone guttata. Shrimp Plant. Very easy to grow and drought tolerant. Rambling habit and ability to root where it touches the ground means it can easily take over a mixed bed. Can grow up through shrubs and smother them. Looks best with some shade. Reserve for a difficult spot where it can easy kept under control.