Status:
valid
Authors:
H.S.Lo & D.Fang
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Guihaia 17: 52 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239094
Common Names
- Justicia Pseudospicata
- Pseudospicata Justicia
- Pseudospicat Justicia
Description
Justicia pseudospicata (also called False Water Willow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.2m in height. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and lake margins.
Uses & Benefits
Justicia pseudospicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Justicia pseudospicata are white or pink, with four petals and a tubular calyx. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Justicia pseudospicata is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Justicia pseudospicata
Justicia pseudospicata can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Justicia pseudospicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Justicia pseudospicata?
Justicia pseudospicata
What is the common name of Justicia pseudospicata?
Pseudospicata Justicia
What is the natural habitat of Justicia pseudospicata?
Forests and woodlands in China
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
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.