Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
mirabiloides
ID:
355118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 39 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354450

Common Names

  • Justicia Mirabiloides
  • Mirabiloides Justicia
  • Giant Waterwillow

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Description

Justicia mirabiloides (also called Marvelous Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia mirabiloides is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia mirabiloides has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seed pods. The seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia mirabiloides is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Justicia mirabiloides

Justicia mirabiloides can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Justicia mirabiloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia mirabiloides?

Justicia mirabiloides

What is the common name of Justicia mirabiloides?

Mirabiloid Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia mirabiloides?

Tropical regions of 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,

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