Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Hansen
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 9: 210 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353619
Common Names
- Justicia Internodialis
- Internodialis Justicia
- Justicia
Description
Justicia internodialis (also called Internodial 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 internodialis 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 internodialis has small white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Justicia internodialis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny position. Water regularly until established.
Where to Find Justicia internodialis
Justicia internodialis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Justicia internodialis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Justicia internodialis?
Justicia internodialis
What is the family of Justicia internodialis?
Acanthaceae
Where is Justicia internodialis found?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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,