Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
effusa
ID:
355074

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.N.Gibson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 34(6): 69 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354406

Common Names

  • Justicia Effusa
  • Diffuse Justicia
  • Diffuse Plume

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Description

Justicia effusa (also called Effuse Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It usually grows in tropical and subtropical regions, and is found in moist habitats such as swamps, wetlands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia effusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia effusa has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a rounded shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia effusa is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly until the plant is established.

Where to Find Justicia effusa

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

Justicia effusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia effusa?

Justicia effusa

What is the common name of Justicia effusa?

Effusa Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia effusa?

It is native to India

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

Dorothy N. Gibson (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.N.Gibson' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.