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Acanthaceae
Graptophyllum

*Graptophyllum pictum (Linnaeus) Griffith. Common name: Caricature Plant. Habitat: Disturbed upland areas. Distribution: Native of New Guinea.

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Origin/Endemic status: Australia or New Zealand

Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl6, K4, NS, POWO, WH3; = n/a — S; Justicia picta Linnaeus. Basionym: Justicia picta L. 1790

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