flowers from the forest in Thailand

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  1. kadai

    kadai Active Member

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    I took photos of this flower from the mountain in northern Thailand.
    I looked up for its name but unable to do so.
    It looks similar to Justicia but then it was just my guess.
    The flowers have two different colors.
    Also, hill tribe kids like sucking the sweet nectar and making a wrist lace from the flowers.

    Anybody knows the name? Thanks!
     

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  2. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Certainly has the appearance of something from the Acanthaceae...
     
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  3. Weekend Gardener

    Weekend Gardener Active Member 10 Years

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    Pictures of the leaves and stems may help.
     
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