Candle Plant
Pachystachys lutea
Also known as Golden Shrimp Plant, Lollipop Plant, Yellow Shrimp Plant
- Habit
- Shrub
- Found in India
- Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra & more
- Flowering
- October-June
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Pachystachys lutea
- Genus
- Pachystachys
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Native to
- South America
- Found in India
- Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-June
- 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 Candle Plant
Candle plant (Pachystachys lutea) is a shrub 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. It is native to South America. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-June.
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Candle Plant belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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