Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
patula
ID:
354095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Licht. ex Roem. & Schult.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 1: 164 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353427

Common Names

  • Justicia patula
  • Spreading Justicia
  • Open Justicia

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Description

Justicia patula (also called Spreading Justicia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is a small shrub, native to Brazil, growing up to 1 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia patula 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

The flower of Justicia patula is a small, white, bell-shaped flower, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia patula is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Justicia patula

Justicia patula is native to Central America and is found in Panama, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua.

Justicia patula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia patula?

Justicia patula

What is the common name of Justicia patula?

Spreading Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia patula?

It is native to Mexico and Central 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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Hinrich Lichtenstein (1780-1857): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Licht.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:51300-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.