Acanthaceae Collection

Dionaea muscipula, Venus Fly Trap, Dragon Fly caught in lobes of flowering plant and Housefly hovering near by

Mysore clock vine (Thunbergia mysorensis) with nectar overflowing in morning. In cultivation, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to India

Aphelandra (Acanthus sp) flowering. Oahu, Hawaii, February

Lollipop Plant or Golden Shrimp Plant -Pachystachys lutea-, native to China and Tibet, butterfly house, Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy

Flowers of the Black-eyed Susan -Thunbergia alata-

Thunbergia grandiflora, blue trumpet vine
Plate 739 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Acanthus mollis, bears breeches, sea dock, bearsfoot or oyster plant
Illustration of a Acanthus mollis, commonly known as bears breeches, sea dock, bearsfoot or oyster plant

Lush acanthus mollis bears breeches
Engraving illustration of a Acanthus from the family Acanthaceae. Common names include Acanthus and Bears breeches

Thunbergia alata, Black-eyed Susan plant, front view

Acanthaceae, sanchezia speciosa, leafy plant with yellow flowerhead

Eriocephalus Microphyllus with seeds, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Acanthaceae, Philippine violet (Barleria cristata), Temperate greenhouse shrub with persistent leaves
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LII, Plate 34 by Angela Rossi Bottione: Acanthaceae, Philippine violet (Barleria cristata)

Acanthaceae, Brazilian Plume (Jacobinia carnea Nichols), Temperate greenhouse shrub with persistent leaves
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LVI, table 78 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Acanthaceae, Brazilian Plume (Jacobinia carnea Nichols)

Malabar nut (Justicia adhatoda), Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Joseph Redoute
Botany - Acanthaceae - Malabar nut (Justicia adhatoda). Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Joseph RedoutA

Purple thunbergia, purple thunbergia
Plate 26 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Malabar Nut (Justicia adhatoda) introduced species, close-up of flowers and leaves, Arizona, U. S. A. february
Malabar Nut (Justicia adhatoda) introduced species, close-up of flowers and leaves, Arizona, U.S.A. february

Indian Clock-vine (Thunbergia mysorensis) flowering, India

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Acanthaceae, also known as the Acanthus family, is a diverse and captivating group of flowering plants. From the fascinating Dionaea muscipula, commonly known as the Venus Fly Trap, to the mesmerizing sight of a Dragonfly caught in the lobes of a flowering plant, this family never fails to amaze. In cultivation, one can witness the enchanting Mysore clock vine (Thunbergia mysorensis) with its nectar overflowing in the morning. The vibrant colors and delicate petals attract not only humans but also Houseflies that hover nearby. Traveling to Oahu, Hawaii in February offers an opportunity to marvel at Aphelandra (Acanthus sp) blooming in all its glory. The island's tropical climate provides the perfect backdrop for these stunning flowers. Venturing further east to China and Tibet reveals another gem within this family - Lollipop Plant or Golden Shrimp Plant (Pachystachys lutea). This native beauty can be found adorning butterfly houses in Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy. Its unique appearance attracts various pollinators such as butterflies. The Black-eyed Susan (Thunbergia alata) showcases its charming flowers wherever it grows. Whether climbing up trellises or cascading down walls, this plant adds a touch of elegance to any garden. For those who appreciate blue blooms, Thunbergia grandiflora presents itself as an exquisite choice. Known as the blue trumpet vine due to its striking coloration and trumpet-shaped blossoms; it is sure to captivate anyone who encounters it. One cannot overlook Acanthus mollis either – commonly referred to as bears breeches or oyster plant – with its lush foliage providing an impressive display year-round. It truly lives up to its reputation as a sea dock bearing footprints of nature's beauty.