Justicia adhatodoides (Nees) V.A.W. Graham

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Synonyms:	Adhatoda duvernoia C.B. Clarke Duvernoia adhatodoides Nees
Common names:	Pistol-bush (English)
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Derivation of specific name:	adhatodioides: resembling Adhatoda, another genus in the Acanthaceae
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Worldwide distribution:	Eastern Cape through KwaZulu-Natal to Eswatini and marginally into Mpumalanga
Growth form(s):	Shrub over 2 m.
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Literature:	Biegel, H.M. (1977). Check-list of ornamental plants used in Rhodesian parks and gardens. Rhodesia Agricultural Journal. Research Report No. 3. Page 19. Davies, H.F. (Undated). Alphabetical Catalogue of Plants growing in the gardens of Ewanrigg National Park, Arcturus. [Possibly not published (typed only)] Page 4. Schmidt, E., Lötter, M. & McCleland, W. (2002). Trees and shrubs of Mpumalanga and Kruger National Park Jacana, Johannesburg, South Africa Pages 610 - 611. (Includes a picture).

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Justicia adhatodoides
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Justicia adhatodoides
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Justicia adhatodoides
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Justicia adhatodoides
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IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Justicia adhatodoides
JSTOR Plant Science: Justicia adhatodoides
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Justicia adhatodoides
Plants of the World Online: Justicia adhatodoides
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Wikipedia: Justicia adhatodoides