Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
decussata
ID:
355447

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 128 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354779

Common Names

  • Justicia decussata
  • Decussata Justicia
  • Cross-Leaved Justicia

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Description

Justicia decussata (also called Cross Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia decussata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia decussata has white, tubular flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia decussata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Justicia decussata

Justicia decussata is native to South America and is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Justicia decussata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia decussata?

Justicia decussata

What is the common name of Justicia decussata?

Cross-leaved Justicia

What type of plant is Justicia decussata?

Herb

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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