Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cardiophylla
ID:
1239765

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Fang & H.S.Lo

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 17: 57 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239103

Common Names

  • Justicia Cardiophylla
  • Cardiophylla Justicia
  • Cardiophyll Justicia

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Description

Justicia cardiophylla (also called Heartleaf Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of about 1 meter. Its leaves are heart-shaped and its flowers are white. It grows in moist and shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia cardiophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat headaches, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia cardiophylla has small, white flowers with yellow centers and red sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia cardiophylla is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Justicia cardiophylla

Justicia cardiophylla can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Justicia cardiophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia cardiophylla?

Justicia cardiophylla

What is the common name of Justicia cardiophylla?

Cardiophyllous Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia cardiophylla?

Forests and woodlands in Taiwan

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

Hsien Shui Lo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Lo' in the authors string.
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.