Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
oreophila
ID:
354169

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 526 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353501

Common Names

  • Justicia Oreophila
  • Oreophila Justicia
  • Oreophila Justicia Plant

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Description

Justicia oreophila (also called Oreophila Justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, wetlands, and woodlands. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate both drought and flooding.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia oreophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia oreophila has white, tubular flowers with yellow throats and black spots. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia oreophila is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires minimal pruning.

Where to Find Justicia oreophila

Justicia oreophila can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Justicia oreophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia oreophila?

Justicia oreophila

What is the common name of Justicia oreophila?

Mountain Water Willow

What is the natural habitat of Justicia oreophila?

It is native to tropical and subtropical Africa, from Sudan to South Africa

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:51253-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.