Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
obtusicapsula
ID:
1246664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedrén

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 58: 151 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246002

Common Names

  • Justicia obtusicapsula
  • Obtusicapsula Justicia
  • Obtusi Justicia

Searching for Justicia obtusicapsula? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Justicia obtusicapsula (also called 'African Water Willow' and 'Climbing Justicia', among many other common names) is a perennial climber native to tropical Africa. It has small, white flowers with yellow throats and dark green leaves. It grows in forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia obtusicapsula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia obtusicapsula has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds, and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Justicia obtusicapsula? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia obtusicapsula can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilization for best results.

Where to Find Justicia obtusicapsula

Justicia obtusicapsula is native to Central America.

Justicia obtusicapsula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia obtusicapsula?

Justicia obtusicapsula

What is the common name of Justicia obtusicapsula?

Oblong-capsule Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia obtusicapsula?

Justicia obtusicapsula is native to tropical regions of 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

Bo Christer Mikael Hedrén (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedrén' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.