Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cowanii
ID:
355252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 2: 77 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354584

Common Names

  • Justicia Cowanii
  • Cowanii Justicia
  • Cowanii

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Description

Justicia cowanii (also called Cowanii Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a short stem with lanceolate leaves and white or pink flowers. It grows in moist soils in full sun or partial shade and is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia cowanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia cowanii has white flowers with yellow centers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia cowanii is a tropical perennial plant that is native to Central and South America. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is also possible to propagate it from division of the root ball.

Where to Find Justicia cowanii

Justicia cowanii can be found in tropical Africa.

Justicia cowanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia cowanii?

Justicia cowanii

What is the common name of Justicia cowanii?

Cowan's Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia cowanii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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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