Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hygrophiloides
ID:
354264

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 89 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353596

Common Names

  • Justicia Hygrophiloides
  • Hygrophiloides Justicia
  • Justicia

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Description

Justicia hygrophiloides (also called 'Hygrophiloides' and 'Hygrophiloides 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 hygrophiloides 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 hygrophiloides 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 hygrophiloides is a perennial shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Justicia hygrophiloides

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

Justicia hygrophiloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia hygrophiloides?

Justicia hygrophiloides

What are the common names of Justicia hygrophiloides?

Hygrophiloides Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia hygrophiloides?

It is native to tropical America and is found in wet places such as swamps, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers

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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