Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
phillipseae
ID:
1246646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 35: 378 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245984

Common Names

  • Justicia Phillipseae
  • Phillipseae Justicia
  • Phillipseae Shrimp Plant

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Justicia phillipseae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia phillipseae has small, white flowers that are borne in a spike-like cluster. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, glossy surface. The seedlings have a short, thin stem and a single pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia phillipseae is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by division of the root clump. It is best grown in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the garden.

Where to Find Justicia phillipseae

Justicia phillipseae can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Justicia phillipseae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia phillipseae?

Justicia phillipseae

What is the common name of Justicia phillipseae?

Phillipseae Justicia

What type of plant is Justicia phillipseae?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.