Status:
valid
Authors:
Leonard
Source:
ksu
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 31: 611 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353645
Common Names
- Justicia Helonoma
- Helonoma Justicia
- Helonoma
Description
Justicia helonoma (also called Helonoma Justicia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and green leaves native to Central America and the Caribbean. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Justicia helonoma is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is often used as a groundcover in landscaping and in containers. The flowers are white and pink and attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Justicia helonoma has white or pinkish flowers with yellow centers. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Justicia helonoma is a shrub that is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Justicia helonoma
Justicia helonoma is native to Mexico and Central America.
Justicia helonoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Justicia helonoma?
Justicia helonoma
What are the common names of Justicia helonoma?
Helonoma justicia and helonoma water willow
What are the uses of Justicia helonoma?
It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a culinary herb
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,