Fittonia gigantea

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

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.