Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rhodantha
ID:
354578

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 120, latine. 1936

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353910

Common Names

  • Justicia Rhodantha
  • Rhodantha's Justicia
  • Justicia Rhodantha

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Description

Justicia rhodantha (also called 'Rhodantha Justicia' or 'Rhodantha Justicias', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Brazil and found in wet forests, often near streams. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1.5 m tall, with elliptic, opposite leaves and white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia rhodantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia rhodantha has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia rhodantha is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks to encourage growth.

Where to Find Justicia rhodantha

Justicia rhodantha can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Justicia rhodantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia rhodantha?

Justicia rhodantha

What is the common name of Justicia rhodantha?

Rhodanthe Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia rhodantha?

Woodlands, scrub, and grasslands

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

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.