Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cochinchinensis
ID:
355132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 121, latine. 1936

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354464

Common Names

  • Justicia cochinchinensis
  • Cochin Justicia
  • Chinese Water Willow

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Description

Justicia cochinchinensis (also called 'Cochin Justicia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has large, velvety leaves and produces bright pink flowers. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil and is often used as a border or accent plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia cochinchinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia cochinchinensis has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seed pods. The seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia cochinchinensis is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Justicia cochinchinensis

Justicia cochinchinensis can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Justicia cochinchinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia cochinchinensis?

Justicia cochinchinensis

What type of plant is Justicia cochinchinensis?

A shrub

Where is Justicia cochinchinensis native to?

Asia

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

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.