Acanthus ilicifolius
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.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.The species is widespread Southeast Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, the Philippines and northern Australia. It occurs in mangrove habitats.
