Status:
valid
Authors:
Vollesen
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Acanth.(2): 520 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749637
Common Names
- Justicia Callopsoidea
- Callopsoidea Justicia
- Justicia
Description
Justicia callopsoidea (also called Callopsoid Justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Justicia callopsoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorations. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Justicia callopsoidea has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Justicia callopsoidea is a perennial evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Justicia callopsoidea
Justicia callopsoidea can be found in Mexico.
Justicia callopsoidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Justicia callopsoidea?
Justicia callopsoidea
What is the common name of Justicia callopsoidea?
Callopsoidea Justicia
Where is Justicia callopsoidea native to?
India
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,