Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
chapareensis
ID:
1273226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wassh. & J.R.I.Wood

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58: 774 (2003 publ. 2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272564

Common Names

  • Chapareensis Justicia
  • Justicia Chapareensis
  • Chapareensis Justicia

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Description

Justicia chapareensis (also called Chapare Justicia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Bolivia. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 m and has leaves that are ovate-lanceolate in shape, with a serrated margin. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia chapareensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is used to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia chapareensis has white or pink flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia chapareensis is a perennial herb that is propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Justicia chapareensis

Justicia chapareensis is native to the Chapare region of Bolivia. It can be found in moist, shady areas in the region, usually at elevations of 1,000 to 2,000 meters.

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

Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
John Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.