Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
graphophylla
ID:
355208

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 31: 631 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354540

Common Names

  • Justicia Graphophylla
  • Graphophylla Justicia
  • Graphophylla Waterwillow

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Description

Justicia graphophylla (also called Justicia goetzei, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia graphophylla is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It has a long flowering season and is relatively drought tolerant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia graphophylla has white, tubular flowers with yellow stripes and a red throat. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender with pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia graphophylla is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. It is important to keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Justicia graphophylla

Justicia graphophylla is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Justicia graphophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia graphophylla?

Justicia graphophylla

What is the common name of Justicia graphophylla?

Graphophyll Justicia

What is the family of Justicia graphophylla?

Acanthaceae

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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