Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
chloroptera
ID:
1045532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 222 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044870

Common Names

  • Justicia chloroptera
  • Chloroptera Justicia
  • Justicia

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Description

Justicia chloroptera (also called Justicia chloroptera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of East Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and grows best in partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia chloroptera is an ornamental plant with a variety of uses. It can be used as a groundcover, in hanging baskets, or as a potted plant. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia chloroptera is a small, yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia chloroptera is a tropical shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Justicia chloroptera

Justicia chloroptera can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.