Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
1548101

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Y.Tong & Y.F.Deng

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 483(3): 192. 2021

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200008433

Common Names

  • Justicia aspera
  • Aspera Justicia
  • Justicia Aspera

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Description

Justicia aspera (also called 'Shrimp Plant', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a single stem with opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, growing in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia aspera is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia aspera is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia aspera is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It requires full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be fertilized in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Justicia aspera

Justicia aspera can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Justicia aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia aspera?

Justicia aspera

What is the common name of Justicia aspera?

Rough Justicia

What is the habitat of Justicia aspera?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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

Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.