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Shrimpplant

Justicia brandegeeana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan, Turkey), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇮🇳 India 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Justicia brandegeeana (Shrimpplant)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish camaroncillo

German Garnelen-Justizie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shrimpplant?

The scientific name of Shrimpplant is Justicia brandegeeana. It belongs to the genus Justicia.

Where does Shrimpplant live?

Shrimpplant is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan, Turkey), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, India, Marshall Islands, Seychelles, South Africa, Taiwan, Turkey, United States.

What family does Shrimpplant belong to?

Shrimpplant (Justicia brandegeeana) belongs to the genus Justicia, which is part of the taxonomic family Acanthaceae.

What kingdom does Shrimpplant belong to?

Shrimpplant (Justicia brandegeeana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Shrimpplant?

The closest relatives of Shrimpplant in the genus Justicia include Blood root, Brazilian-plume, Malabar nut, Mohintli, Warer willow.