Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
candida
ID:
355429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 117, latine. 1936

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354761

Common Names

  • Justicia candida
  • White Justicia
  • Candida Justicia

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Description

Justicia candida (also called White Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia candida is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia candida has white flowers with yellow centres and a long, slender seed pod. The seedlings are small and delicate with long, thin stems and small, pointed leaves. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia candida is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For best results, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants prefer full sun to partial shade and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Justicia candida

Justicia candida is native to South America and is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Justicia candida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia candida?

Justicia candida

What is the common name of Justicia candida?

White Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia candida?

Dry deciduous forests

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

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.