English Common Name: Sea Holly, Holly Leaved Mangrove Chinese Name / 中文名: 小花老鼠簕 (Xiǎohuā lǎoshǔ lè) Other Local Name: Jeruju Hitam (Malaysia) Family Name: Acanthaceae Scientific Name: Acanthus ebracteatus Synonym: Dilivaria ebracteata Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Lamiales > Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family) > Acanthus Origin: Australia, Southern Asia, Southeast Asia Growth Habit: Shrub Characteristic: A mangrove shrub with shinny dark green leaves that have sharp spines at the end of each lobe. The leaves resembles Holly leaves. Care Requirements: Prefers partial to full sun and lots of watering. Uses: Traditional medicine uses. The leaves are used for anti-inflammatory like rheumatism. Roots used to treat snake bite. Images Location: Penang, Malaysia |