Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
diacantha
ID:
355420

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B.Imlay

Source:
ksu

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 138 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354752

Common Names

  • Justicia diacantha
  • Two-spurred Justicia
  • Two-spur Justicia

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Description

Justicia diacantha (also called Diacanthous justicia, among many other common names) is a shrub-like perennial plant native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has ovate leaves and small white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas, and is often found in gardens and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia diacantha has white flowers with yellow centres and a long, slender seed pod. The seedlings are small and delicate with long, thin stems and small, pointed leaves. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia diacantha is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For best results, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants prefer full sun to partial shade and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Justicia diacantha

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

Justicia diacantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia diacantha?

Justicia diacantha

What is the common name of Justicia diacantha?

Two-spined Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia diacantha?

Dry deciduous forests

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

Joan B. Imlay (1912-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Imlay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50621-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.