Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
linaria
ID:
354772

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Anderson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 7: 42 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354104

Common Names

  • Linaria Justicia
  • Linaria's Justicia
  • Linaria Justicia

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Description

Justicia linaria (also called 'Linaria Plume Flower', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has white and yellow flowers and is native to South America, particularly in the Amazon basin. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia linaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia linaria has white or pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia linaria is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart and watered regularly. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Justicia linaria

Justicia linaria can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Justicia linaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia linaria?

Justicia linaria

What is the common name of Justicia linaria?

Linear Water-willow

What is the natural habitat of Justicia linaria?

It is found in wet areas, such as along streams, in wet meadows, and in marshes.

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,

References

Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:51015-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.