Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
patentiflora
ID:
1036533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 28: t. 2792 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035871

Common Names

  • Justicia patentiflora
  • Patentiflorous Justicia
  • Patentiflorous Justicia Vine

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Description

Justicia patentiflora (also called Patent-Flower Justicia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial shrub native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist, shady areas in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia patentiflora is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and urinary tract infections. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia patentiflora has small yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia patentiflora is a terrestrial plant that can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings.

Where to Find Justicia patentiflora

Justicia patentiflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be found in moist habitats such as rainforests, swamps, and wet forests.

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

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.