Acanthus ilicifolius
| Acanthus ilicifolius | |
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| Acanthus ilicifolius | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Acanthaceae |
| Genus: | Acanthus |
| Species: | A. ilicifolius |
| Binomial name | |
| Acanthus ilicifolius L. | |
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Acanthus ilicifolius, commonly known as holly-leaved acanthus, sea holly, and holy mangrove is a species of shrubs or herbs, of the plant family Acanthaceae, native to Australia, Australasia, and Southeast Asia. It is used as medicine in asthma and rheumatism.[2][3]
Description
From Kerala, India
The plant grows as a shrub, up to 2 m tall. It has shallow tap roots and occasionally develops a stilt root. Fruits are kidnet=shaped.
Distribution and habitat
The species is widespread Southeast Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, the Philippines and northern Australia. It occurs in mangrove habitats.[1]
References
- 1 2 Juffe Bignoli, D. (2011). "Acanthus ilicifolius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2011: e.T168780A6536949. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ↑ Pharmacographica indica page 58
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-02-26. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
Further reading
- Barker, R. M. (1986). "A taxonomic revision of Australian Acanthaceae" (PDF). Journal of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. 9: (1–) 64–75 (–286). Retrieved 29 May 2013.
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