Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
addisoniensis
ID:
1042368

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Elmer) C.M.Gao & Y.F.Deng

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 48: 92 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041706

Common Names

  • Justicia addisoniensis
  • Addisoniensis Justicia
  • Addisoniensis's Justicia

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Description

Justicia addisoniensis (also called Addison's justicia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves. It is native to India and is found in forests and scrub at altitudes of 1,000-2,000m.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia addisoniensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Justicia addisoniensis is small, white, and star-shaped with 5 petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia addisoniensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a well-draining medium. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Justicia addisoniensis

Justicia addisoniensis is native to India and can be found in the tropical regions of the country.

Species in the Justicia genus

Justicia pampolystachys, Justicia panamense, Justicia panarensis, Justicia pannieri, Justicia ovalis, Justicia pedropalensis, Justicia orosiensis, Justicia otophora, Justicia pallida, Justicia ovata, Justicia oxypages, Justicia paucinervis, Justicia parguazensis, Justicia parimensis, Justicia paruana, Justicia oreopola, Justicia novogranatensis, Justicia nuriana, Justicia nyassana, Justicia neurochlamys, Justicia nervata, Justicia neurantha, Justicia niokolo-kobae, Justicia orchioides, Justicia oreophila, Justicia ochroleuca, Justicia phlebophylla, Justicia phyllostachys, Justicia phytolaccoides, Justicia piauhiensis, Justicia pittieri, Justicia pilosocordata, Justicia pinensis, Justicia pelianthia, Justicia petraea, Justicia pharmacodes, Justicia periplocifolia, Justicia polystachya, Justicia porphyrocoma, Justicia pinguior, Justicia potamophila, Justicia platysepala, Justicia plumbaginifolia, Justicia poggei, Justicia poilanei, Justicia polita, Justicia homblei, Justicia homoea, Justicia hookeriana, Justicia huambensis,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.
Yun Fei Deng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.F.Deng' in the authors string.
Chun Ming Gao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Gao' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.