Status:
valid
Authors:
A.L.A.Côrtes & Rapini
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 66: 456 (2011 publ. 2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331970
Common Names
- Fuzzy Justicia
- Fuzzy Waterwillow
- Chlamidocalyx Justicia
Description
Justicia chlamidocalyx (also called Chlamidocalyx Justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in tropical dry forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Justicia chlamidocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Justicia chlamidocalyx has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Justicia chlamidocalyx is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Justicia chlamidocalyx
Justicia chlamidocalyx is found in the western United States, primarily in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
Justicia chlamidocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Justicia chlamidocalyx?
Justicia chlamidocalyx
What is the common name of Justicia chlamidocalyx?
Chlamidocalyx
What is the family of Justicia chlamidocalyx?
Acanthaceae
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
Ana Luiza A. Côrtes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.A.Côrtes' in the authors string.