Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
bicalcarata
ID:
354930

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
ksu

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1911: 440 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354262

Common Names

  • Justicia Bicalcarata
  • Bicalcarata Justicia
  • Justicia Flower

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Description

Justicia bicalcarata (also called Two-spurred Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has dark green, ovate leaves and produces small, tubular flowers in shades of purple and white. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical forests and near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia bicalcarata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia bicalcarata has large, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia bicalcarata can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Justicia bicalcarata

Justicia bicalcarata can be found in tropical Africa.

Justicia bicalcarata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia bicalcarata?

Justicia bicalcarata

What is the common name of Justicia bicalcarata?

Forked Shrimp Plant

What is the natural habitat of Justicia bicalcarata?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South 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,

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