Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
355450

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.Anderson ex Hook.f.) L.H.Cramer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Revis. Handb. Fl. Ceylon 12: 114 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354782

Common Names

  • Justicia capitata
  • Capitata Justicia
  • Headed Justicia

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Description

Justicia capitata (also called Head 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 capitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia capitata has white, tubular flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia capitata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Justicia capitata

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

Justicia capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia capitata?

Justicia capitata

What is the common name of Justicia capitata?

Headed Justicia

What type of plant is Justicia capitata?

Herb

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
Louis Hermenegild Cramer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Cramer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1004730-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.