Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
linifolia
ID:
354435

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindau) V.A.W.Graham

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43: 618 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353767

Common Names

  • Justicia linifolia
  • Linifolia Justicia
  • Lined-Leaved Justicia

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Description

Justicia linifolia (also called Linear-leaved 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 linifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia linifolia has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia linifolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain a neat shape and should be fertilized in spring and summer.

Where to Find Justicia linifolia

Justicia linifolia is native to Central and South America.

Justicia linifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia linifolia?

Justicia linifolia

What is the common name of Justicia linifolia?

Linifolia Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia linifolia?

It is found in wet forests, along streams, and in moist meadows in Central and South America.

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

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Victoria Anne Wassell Graham (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.W.Graham' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:945770-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.