Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
clinopodium
ID:
355161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
cmp

Year:

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xxxii. 304.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354493

Common Names

  • Justicia clinopodium
  • Clinopodium Justicia
  • Clinopodium Water Willow

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Synonyms

  • Justicia patenti-ciliata Lindau [unknown]

Description

Justicia clinopodium (also called Cliff-foot 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 clinopodium 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 clinopodium 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 clinopodium 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 clinopodium

Justicia clinopodium can be found in tropical Africa.

Justicia clinopodium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia clinopodium?

Justicia clinopodium

What is the natural habitat of Justicia clinopodium?

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

What type of soil does Justicia clinopodium prefer?

Justicia clinopodium 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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