Acanthaceae

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf plant family
gptkbp:characterizedBy opposite leaves
bilateral symmetry in flowers
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Acanthus
gptkb:Strobilanthes
Justicia
Thunbergia
Ruellia
gptkbp:culturalSignificance traditional medicine
folklore
gptkbp:economicActivity cultural significance
ornamental uses
medicinal_uses
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Acanthaceae
gptkbp:includes shrubs
herbs
small trees
gptkbp:isCharacterizedBy tubular flowers
bracteate inflorescences
spiny or prickly stems
varied fruit types
gptkbp:isEngagedIn species count
gptkbp:isFoundIn gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Australia
Africa
Americas
gptkbp:isKnownFor vibrant flowers
attractive foliage
long flowering season
diverse leaf shapes
gptkbp:isPartOf biodiversity studies
ecological research
gptkbp:isRelatedTo Lamiales
gptkbp:isSubjectTo conservation efforts
research studies
gptkbp:isUsedFor ground cover
hedges
attracting pollinators
gptkbp:isUsedIn habitat restoration
landscaping
gptkbp:isVulnerableTo diseases
pests
gptkbp:nativeTo tropical regions
gptkbp:propagationMethod seeds
cuttings
gptkbp:requires well-drained soil
full sun to partial shade
gptkbp:usedIn ornamental gardening