Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
chrysostephana
ID:
1411241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) T.F.Daniel

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. 64(7): 149. 2017 [31 Oct 2017]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423706


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Description

Justicia chrysostephana (also called Chrysostephana Justicia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to India, where it is found in montane forests. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia chrysostephana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach pains.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia chrysostephana has white, tubular flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia chrysostephana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in summer or autumn.

Where to Find Justicia chrysostephana

Justicia chrysostephana is native to Mexico and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Justicia chrysostephana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia chrysostephana?

Justicia chrysostephana

What are the common names of Justicia chrysostephana?

Golden Justicia, Golden Shrimp Plant, Yellow Shrimp Plant

What is the natural habitat of Justicia chrysostephana?

Justicia chrysostephana is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77175719-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.