Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
heterocarpa
ID:
354316

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 7: 41 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353648

Common Names

  • Justicia Heterocarpa
  • Heterocarpa Justicia
  • Heterocarpa

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Description

Justicia heterocarpa (also called Heterocarpa 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 heterocarpa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Justicia heterocarpa sub. praetermissa Hedrén
Justicia heterocarpa sub. vallicola Hedrén
Justicia heterocarpa sub. dinteri (S.Moore) Hedrén
Justicia heterocarpa sub. heterocarpa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Justicia heterocarpa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia heterocarpa 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 heterocarpa

Justicia heterocarpa is native to Mexico and Central America.

Justicia heterocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia heterocarpa?

Justicia heterocarpa

What are the common names of Justicia heterocarpa?

Heterocarpa justicia and heterocarpa water willow

What are the uses of Justicia heterocarpa?

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,

References

Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.