Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
catenula
ID:
1322830

Status:
valid

Authors:
Champl.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 146: 101 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335284


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Description

Justicia catenula (also called Chain Justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval leaves and bears white or pink flowers. Justicia catenula is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia catenula is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia catenula has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia catenula is an evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Justicia catenula

Justicia catenula is native to Colombia, where it can be found in the tropical forests of the Amazon Basin.

Justicia catenula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia catenula?

Justicia catenula

What is the common name of Justicia catenula?

Catenula Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia catenula?

It is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America

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

Dominique Champluvier (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Champl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77126071-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.