Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cobensis
ID:
1044644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 6: 62 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043982

Common Names

  • Justicia cobensis
  • Coban Justicia
  • Coban Water-willow

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Description

Justicia cobensis (also called Coban Justicia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Guatemala. It has a woody stem with long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia cobensis is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia cobensis has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia cobensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Justicia cobensis

Justicia cobensis can be found in the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.

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

Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.