Fittonia gigantea explained

Fittonia gigantea is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to tropical rainforest in Ecuador and Peru.[1]

Characteristics

The perennials reach heights of 60 to 80 centimetres. Fittonia gigantea is evergreen. The simple leaves are opposite, ovate, entire and petiolate, with red veins. Spikes of cream-colored labiate flowers are followed by loculicidal capsules.

Notes and References

  1. Book: RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. Dorling Kindersley. 2008. 978-1405332965. United Kingdom. 1136.