Brazilian Plume
Justicia carnea
Also known as Flamingo Flower, Pink Jacobinia, Plume Flower
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal & more
- Flowering
- December-April
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Justicia carnea
- Genus
- Justicia
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Uttarakhand
- Flowering & fruiting
- December-April
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Opposite
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Brazilian Plume
Brazilian Plume (Justicia carnea) is a herb belonging to the Acanthaceae family (Acanthus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-April.
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Brazilian Plume belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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