Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
disparifolia
ID:
354977

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(8): 94 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354309

Common Names

  • Justicia disparifolia
  • Disparifolia Justicia
  • Disparifolia Water Willow

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Description

Justicia disparifolia (also called Disparifolious Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and produces white or pink flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia disparifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia disparifolia has large, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia disparifolia is a tropical shrub that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a potting mix with good drainage. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Justicia disparifolia

Justicia disparifolia is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Justicia disparifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia disparifolia?

Justicia disparifolia

What is the common name of Justicia disparifolia?

Disparifolia Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia disparifolia?

Tropical regions of South America

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:132870-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.