Justicia gladiatotheca - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gladiatotheca
ID:
1322831
Status:
valid
Authors:
Champl.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 146: 101 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335285
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Justicia gladiatotheca (also called Gladiator Justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval leaves and bears white or pink flowers. Justicia gladiatotheca is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Justicia gladiatotheca is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as headaches, colds, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Justicia gladiatotheca has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Justicia gladiatotheca is an evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Justicia gladiatotheca
Justicia gladiatotheca is native to Ecuador, where it can be found in the tropical forests of the Amazon Basin.
Justicia gladiatotheca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Justicia gladiatotheca?
Justicia gladiatotheca
What is the common name of Justicia gladiatotheca?
Gladiatotheca Justicia
What is the natural habitat of Justicia gladiatotheca?
It is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and 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
Dominique Champluvier (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Champl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77126072-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.