Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cleomoides
ID:
355160

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 18: 313. 1880

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354492

Common Names

  • Justicia cleomoides
  • Cleome-like Justicia
  • Cleome-like Water Willow

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Description

Justicia cleomoides (also called Cleom-like Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia cleomoides 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 cleomoides 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 cleomoides 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 cleomoides

Justicia cleomoides can be found in tropical Africa.

Justicia cleomoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia cleomoides?

Justicia cleomoides

What is the natural habitat of Justicia cleomoides?

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

What type of soil does Justicia cleomoides prefer?

Justicia cleomoides 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,

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