Acanthus ilicifolius L. is a plant in the Acanthaceae family, order Lamiales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Acanthus ilicifolius L.
Acanthus ilicifolius L. is a mangrove shrub up to 2 m tall, widely distributed in Southeast Asia to northern Australia.
Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.
Scientific name: Acanthus ilicifolius L.
Description: This species grows as a shrub reaching up to 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) in height. It has shallow tap roots, and occasionally develops stilt roots. Its fruits are kidney-shaped.
Distribution and habitat: Acanthus ilicifolius L. is widely distributed across Southeast Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, the Philippines, and northern Australia. It grows in mangrove habitats.
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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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