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''Acanthus ilicifolius'', commonly known as holly-leaved acanthus, sea holly, and holy mangrove is a species of shrubs or herbs, of the plant family Acanthaceae, native to Australia, Australasia, and Southeast Asia. It is used as medicine in asthma and rheumatism.Pharmacographica indica page 58
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The plant grows as a shrub, up to tall. It has shallow tap roots and occasionally develops a stilt root. Fruits are kidney-shaped.
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Description
The plant grows as a shrub, up to tall. It has shallow tap roots and occasionally develops a stilt root. Fruits are kidney-shaped.
Distribution and habitat
The species is widespread Southeast Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, the Philippines and northern Australia. It occurs in mangrove habitats.References
Further reading
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ilicifolius Plants described in 1753 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus {{Acanthaceae-stub