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An acanthus flowering in the ruins of the Palatine Hill, Rome, May 2005. Acanthus leaves were the aesthetic basis for capitals in the Corinthian order of architecture; Several species, especially A. balcanicus, A. spinosus and A. mollis, are grown as ornamental plants. Acanthus leaves also have many medicinal uses.
Curling acanthus-type leaves occur frequently in the borders and ornamented initial letters of illuminated manuscripts, and are commonly found in combination with palmettes in woven silk textiles. In the Renaissance classical models were followed closely, and the acanthus becomes recognisable again in large-scale architectural examples. The ...
Acanthus arboreus grows best in well-draining soil under full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to cooler climates, enduring temperatures as low as –5°C. [4] The plant features spoon-shaped, spiny-edged green leaves and produces pink flowers on tall stems during summer. It can reach heights of 4 to 19 feet and is known for its drought ...
Acanthus (plant), a genus containing plants used for ornament and in traditional medicine Acanthus (ornament) , ornamental forms in architecture using the leaf shape Acanthus , an entomological term for a thornlike projection on an insect , typically a single-celled cuticular growth without tormogen (socket) or sensory cells
It is similar in appearance to Acanthus montanus. [4] [5] The bracts have 5 to 9 spines, with two lateral spines forming the terminal pair. Bracteoles bear 1–2 spines and are up to 7 mm wide. Upper sepals measure 40–51 mm long and 9–12 mm wide, while lower sepals are 26–35 mm long.
Acanthaceae (/ æ k æ n ˈ θ eɪ s iː ˌ aɪ,-s i ˌ i /) is a family (the acanthus family) of dicotyledonous flowering plants containing almost 250 genera and about 2500 species. Most are tropical herbs , shrubs , or twining vines; some are epiphytes .
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Its inflorescences are 3–14 cm (1.2–5.5 in) long cymes with densely hairy, spine-tipped bracts. Flowers have a green calyx with purple tips, a white corolla tube with a pinkish-mauve limb 3.5–5 cm (1.4–2.0 in), and filaments up to 2 cm (0.79 in) long.