Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
heterotricha
ID:
1275549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mildbr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 1088 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274887

Common Names

  • Justicia heterotricha
  • White-haired Justicia
  • White-haired Water Willow

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Description

Justicia heterotricha (also called Heterotrichous Justicia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in moist, shady areas and is often used as a ground cover.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia heterotricha is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and as a food plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia heterotricha has small, white flowers that are clustered together in panicles. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia heterotricha is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Justicia heterotricha

Justicia heterotricha is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

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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