Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
bitarkarae
ID:
1045964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gómez-Laur.

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Brenesia 33: 140. 1991 [1990 publ. 1991]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045302

Common Names

  • Justicia bitarkarae
  • Bitarkara's Justicia
  • Bitarkara's Waterwillow

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Description

Justicia bitarkarae (also called Bitar Karra's Justicia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland and montane forests. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate to elliptic leaves and white to blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia bitarkarae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long blooming season and is known for its bright, colorful flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Justicia bitarkarae flower is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, round, and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia bitarkarae is a tropical perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Justicia bitarkarae

Justicia bitarkarae is native to tropical Africa.

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

Jorge Gómez-Laurito (1959-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gómez-Laur.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.