Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pilosella
ID:
1255915

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Hilsenb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 169: 225 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255253

Common Names

  • Justicia pilosella
  • Mexican False Foxglove
  • Mexican Plume

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Description

Justicia pilosella (also called the Hairy Justicia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka. It has a woody stem, reaching up to 1.5 meters in height, with bright red flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found growing in moist, shady areas, such as along stream banks and in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia pilosella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia pilosella has small, white flowers that are clustered together. 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 pilosella is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to the island of New Guinea. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. The leaves are simple, opposite, and ovate-lanceolate, with a length of 4-6 cm and a width of 2-3 cm. The flowers are white, with a diameter of 1.5-2 cm. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Justicia pilosella

Justicia pilosella is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Justicia pilosella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia pilosella?

Justicia pilosella

What is the common name of Justicia pilosella?

Pilosella Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia pilosella?

Tropical rainforests of South 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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Richard A. Hilsenbeck (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilsenb.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.