Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
calzadillae
ID:
1330458

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.I.Wood

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 70(3)-34: 2 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342912

Common Names

  • Calzadilla's Justicia
  • Calzadilla's Water-willow
  • Justicia calzadillae

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Description

Justicia calzadillae (also called Justicia calzadillae, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Panama. It grows in moist forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia calzadillae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia calzadillae has white flowers with yellow centers and dark green, ovate leaves. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia calzadillae is a tropical perennial that is propagated by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Justicia calzadillae

Justicia calzadillae is found in the dry forests of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.

Justicia calzadillae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia calzadillae?

Justicia calzadillae

What is the common name of Justicia calzadillae?

Calzadilla justicia

Where is Justicia calzadillae found?

Justicia calzadillae is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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

John Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77148138-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.