Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
caerulea
ID:
355309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 5 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354641

Common Names

  • Justicia caerulea
  • Blue Justicia
  • Sky-blue Justicia

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Description

Justicia caerulea (also called Blue Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has bright yellow flowers with long, feathery petals and dark green, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia caerulea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia caerulea has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia caerulea is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Justicia caerulea

Justicia caerulea is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Justicia caerulea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia caerulea?

Justicia caerulea

What is the common name of Justicia caerulea?

Blue justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia caerulea?

It is found in moist forests and grasslands

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

Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50417-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.