Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ladanoides
ID:
354444

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 42 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353776

Common Names

  • Ladanoides Justicia
  • Justicia Ladanoides
  • Ladanoides Justicia

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Description

Justicia ladanoides (also called Ladanoides water-willow, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and it grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia ladanoides is an ornamental plant that is often used for landscaping and for its attractive foliage. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia ladanoides is a white or yellowish-white tubular corolla with four lobes. The seed is a small, black, shiny, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia ladanoides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they take root, which usually takes about 2-3 weeks. Once the cuttings have taken root, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.

Where to Find Justicia ladanoides

Justicia ladanoides is native to Central and South America.

Justicia ladanoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia ladanoides?

Justicia ladanoides

What is the common name of Justicia ladanoides?

Ladan-like justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia ladanoides?

It is native to Mexico.

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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