Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
petiolaris
ID:
1045385

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) T.Anderson

Source:
tro

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Zwei Pflanzengeogr. Dokum. : 196 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044723

Common Names

  • Justicia Petiolaris
  • Petiolaris Justicia
  • Petiolaris Plant

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Description

Justicia petiolaris (also called Petiolar Justicia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in rocky, dry areas. It is also found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia petiolaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Justicia petiolaris sub. bowiei (C.B.Clarke) Immelman
Justicia petiolaris sub. petiolaris

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia petiolaris is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia petiolaris is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mixture. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and light frost.

Where to Find Justicia petiolaris

Justicia petiolaris can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

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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