Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
asclepiadea
ID:
1230574

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Wassh. & C.Ezcurra

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Candollea 52: 172 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001229912


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Description

Justicia asclepiadea (also called Asclepias Justicia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and can reach up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are glossy, dark green, and ovate. This plant is found in humid forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia asclepiadea is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia asclepiadea has white flowers, and small, round, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia asclepiadea is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist, sterile medium. The cuttings should be kept at a temperature of 18-21°C.

Where to Find Justicia asclepiadea

Justicia asclepiadea is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Justicia asclepiadea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia asclepiadea?

Justicia asclepiadea

What is the natural habitat of Justicia asclepiadea?

It is native to Brazil and grows in moist, shady areas.

What are the characteristics of Justicia asclepiadea?

It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with ovate leaves and white flowers.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
Cecilia Ezcurra (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Ezcurra' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.