Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sejuncta
ID:
1322836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Champl.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 146: 114 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335290

Common Names

  • Justicia sejuncta
  • Sejuncta Justicia
  • Separated Justicia

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Description

Justicia sejuncta (also called Sejunct Justicia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers with yellow centers. The leaves are oval-shaped and have a glossy green color. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as the edges of forests and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia sejuncta is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as headaches, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia sejuncta has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia sejuncta is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division of the root clump.

Where to Find Justicia sejuncta

Justicia sejuncta is native to Ecuador, where it can be found in the tropical forests of the Amazon Basin.

Justicia sejuncta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia sejuncta?

Justicia sejuncta

What type of plant is Justicia sejuncta?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where is Justicia sejuncta found?

It is found in India.

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

Dominique Champluvier (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Champl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77126078-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.