Naga leaves

Scientific name Graptophyllum pictum (L.) Griff.

Genus Graptophyllum

Graptophyllum pictum var. luridosanguineum (Sims) Bremek. & Backer

Graptophyllum hortense var. rubrum Hassk.

Graptophyllum hortense var. viride Hassk.

Justicia picta L.

Family name ACANTHACEAE

Botanical characteristics

Stem: shrub, 1-2 m tall, smooth bark.

Leaves: Single leaves arranged opposite. The design is alternating perpendicularly, oval-shaped, 4-6 m wide, 8-12 cm long, with pointed leaf tips and bases. The edge of the leaf is wavy. The leaves are patterned and come in many colors. It is called according to its color and speckled appearance, for example, gold leaf is green leaf. There are dark yellow inserts along the edges of the leaves. Silver leaves are green leaves with white or yellow inserts in the middle of the leaves. In the notch are dark green or greenish-brown leaves. There is a pink insert in the middle of the leaf.

Flowers: Flowers cluster at the tip of the shoot, purple-red flowers, petals joined together to form a tube, 2 stamens.

Fruit: The dry pod splits into 2 halves, oval-shaped, and the tip of the pod has a pointed lobe.

Ecological conditions

outdoor

ecological conditions

It grows well in environments with direct sunlight throughout the day.

Place of origin

New Guinea

Distribution

India, Thailand

Planting and propagation

Propagated by cuttings and cuttings.

Utilization type

herbs, ornamental plants

The leaves have a cool and bland taste, neutralize heat and extinguish poison.

Pollen has a sweet and slightly cool taste, relieves fatigue and fever.

Source : https://www.royalparkrajapruek.org/Plants