Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hodgei
ID:
354271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 31: 642 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353603

Common Names

  • Justicia Hodgei
  • Hodgei Justicia
  • Justicia

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Description

Justicia hodgei (also called 'Hodgei' and 'Hodgei Justicia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has an erect stem and lanceolate leaves with a serrated margin. It grows in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia hodgei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a wide range of benefits, including being a natural air purifier, providing a calming atmosphere, and helping to reduce stress.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia hodgei has small white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia hodgei is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is moderately salt-tolerant. It is not frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Justicia hodgei

Justicia hodgei can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Justicia hodgei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia hodgei?

Justicia hodgei

What is the family of Justicia hodgei?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Justicia hodgei?

Hodgei justicia

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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