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Justicia

and Pachystachys, Dianthera, Eranthemum

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.

An overview of Acanthaceae was included in the 14-02-2025 edition of Get Results Gardening, a weekly publication for Australians via email. When you request a free trial (go calyx.com.au/getresultsgardening.html for more information), you can ask for a copy of the 14-02-2025 edition if you want to see the Acanthaceae article (Australian residents only).

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.

  

 

Justicia carnea

Soft-wooded shrubby plant. Plumes of pink or white flowers.

Justicia carnea

Justicia betonica

  
  

Justicia brasiliana

 

Justicia spicigera

  

Pachystachys coccinea

Pachystachys lutea

Eranthemum pulchellum

  
  
  
  

Whitfieldia elongata

  

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