Wayanad flora #16 | 12May2011AR02

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raghu ananth

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May 12, 2011, 2:23:44 PM5/12/11
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Wayanad flora #16 | 12May2011AR02


Showy red flowers of this shrub probably relates to the snake jasmine.


Date/Time-10 Jan 2011
Location- Place, Altitude, GPS- Waynaad, Kerala
Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type-, Garden
Plant Habit- Tree/ Shrub/ Climber/ Herb-Shrub,
Height/Length-approx - 3-4 feet
Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size- Shape - Approx. 10 cms,  Leaves opposite
Inflorescence Type/ Size- 
Flowers Size/ Colour/ Calyx/ Bracts - Red, size-5 cms, 
Fruits Type/ Shape/ Size Seeds- --NA--
Other Information like Fragrance, Pollinator, Uses etc.- 

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Mahadeswara

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May 13, 2011, 8:05:20 AM5/13/11
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Looks like some Lamiaceae member.
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Mahadeswara

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May 13, 2011, 8:04:04 AM5/13/11
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Looks like some Lamiaceae member.

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Nidhan Singh

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May 13, 2011, 11:06:49 AM5/13/11
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Hi,

Can this be Justicia candicans syn. Dianthera candicans?


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J.M. Garg

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Some earlier relevant feedback:

“Looks like some Lamiaceae member.” from Mahadeswara ji.                 

 

“Can this be Justicia candicans syn. Dianthera candicans?

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Oct 22, 2011, 2:04:12 AM10/22/11
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Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please.

Some earlier relevant feedback:

“Looks like some Lamiaceae member.” from Mahadeswara ji.                 

 

“Can this be Justicia candicans syn. Dianthera candicans?

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Giby Kuriakose

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Oct 22, 2011, 2:58:04 AM10/22/11
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I hope this is a garden plant.
 
I think it would be Justicia candicans (Nees) L.D.Benson of Acanthaceae family commonly called as Pink Justicia. This is originally from Central and North America. 



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