Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ceylanica
ID:
355152

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) T.Anderson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 233 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354484

Common Names

  • Justicia ceylanica
  • Ceylon Justicia
  • Ceylon Water Willow

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Description

Justicia ceylanica (also called 'Ceylon Justicia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has large, velvety leaves and produces bright pink flowers. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil and is often used as a border or accent plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia ceylanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia ceylanica is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia ceylanica is a perennial shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer, and seeds should be sown in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Justicia ceylanica

Justicia ceylanica can be found in Sri Lanka.

Justicia ceylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia ceylanica?

Justicia ceylanica

What is the common name of Justicia ceylanica?

Ceylonese Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia ceylanica?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50477-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.