Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
alternifolia
ID:
354821

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 74: 686 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354153

Common Names

  • Alternifolia Justicia
  • Alternifolia-leaved Justicia
  • Alternate-leaved Justicia

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Description

Justicia alternifolia (also called Water Willow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of up to 1 m. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white or pink. It is found in wet areas such as swamps, marshes and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia alternifolia is a species of plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with moist soils. The plant has a clumping habit and can be used to stabilize banks and slopes. It is also used to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia alternifolia is white in color and has 5 petals. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia alternifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Justicia alternifolia

Justicia alternifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina.

Justicia alternifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia alternifolia?

Justicia alternifolia

What is the common name of Justicia alternifolia?

Alternifolia Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia alternifolia?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50267-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.