Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
chrysocoma
ID:
355166

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 31: 525 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354498

Common Names

  • Justicia chrysocoma
  • Golden-haired Justicia
  • Golden-haired Water Willow

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Description

Justicia chrysocoma (also called Yellow Plume Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has bright yellow flowers with long, feathery petals and dark green, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia chrysocoma 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 chrysocoma 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 chrysocoma is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. It is important to keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Justicia chrysocoma

Justicia chrysocoma can be found in tropical Africa.

Justicia chrysocoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia chrysotricha?

Justicia chrysotricha

What is the natural habitat of Justicia chrysotricha?

Justicia chrysotricha is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

What type of soil does Justicia chrysotricha prefer?

Justicia chrysotricha prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

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

Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.