shrimp plant

satyendra tiwari

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Jul 27, 2010, 7:27:47 AM7/27/10

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Dear All,

This plant is named as a shrimp plant by the Nursery in Jabalpur.

May I req. t help me in proper ID of this plant.

Date/Time- 27 July 10

Location- Place, Altitude, GPS- Bandhavgarh

Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type- Garden

Plant Habit- Tree/ Shrub/ Climber/ Herb- Shrub

Height/Length- 20 inches

Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size-

Inflorescence Type/ Size-

Flowers Size/ Colour/ Calyx/ Bracts- Yellowish

Fruits Type/ Shape/ Size Seeds-

Other Information like Fragrance, Pollinator, Uses etc.-

Photographer Satyendra Kumar Tiwari

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Satyendra

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Pankaj Kumar

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Jul 27, 2010, 7:49:45 AM7/27/10

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Could this be Pachystachys species may be lutea (ACANTHACEAE).
Pankaj

ajinkya gadave

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Jul 27, 2010, 7:59:08 AM7/27/10

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tiwari jee this is
Justicia brandegeana lutea, Beloperone lutea cv. Yellow Queen
Family: Acanthaceae
Yellow Shrimp plant

satyendra tiwari

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Jul 27, 2010, 8:01:41 AM7/27/10

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Dear Ajinkya ji and Pankaj ji
Many thanks for help in ID of this plant.

Regards

satyendra

tanay bose

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Jul 27, 2010, 8:29:00 AM7/27/10

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Justicia brandegeana lutea is also the call from me !!
Seen this plant as in couple of gardens !!

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promila chaturvedi

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Jul 27, 2010, 8:33:09 AM7/27/10

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I agree with Tanay Ji and Ajinkya ji. It is Justicia b. luttea.

Promila

Pankaj Kumar

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Jul 27, 2010, 1:15:30 PM7/27/10

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I think Mr. Gavade is right, Pachystachys lutea has longer leaves and
yellow bracts. This is called Golden Shrimp Plant. I imagine why they
called it 'SHRIMP'.
Regards
Pankaj

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