Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
chalmersii
ID:
355153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
ksu

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 6 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354485

Common Names

  • Justicia chalmersii
  • Chalmers' Justicia
  • Chalmers' Water Willow

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Description

Justicia chalmersii (also called 'Chalmers's Justicia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. 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 chalmersii 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 chalmersii 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 chalmersii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Justicia chalmersii

Justicia chalmersii can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Justicia chalmersii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia chalmersii?

Justicia chalmersii

What is the common name of Justicia chalmerii?

Chalmers's Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia chalmerii?

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

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50479-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.