Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sphaerosperma
ID:
354692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
ksu

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. 2: 3 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354024

Common Names

  • Justicia Sphaerosperma
  • Justicia Sphaerosperma Plant
  • Sphaerosperma Plant

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Description

Justicia sphaerosperma (also called 'Globose-seeded Justicia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has an erect stem, reaching a height of up to 1 m, with opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in the Atlantic Forest biome, in the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, in areas of high altitude, between 900 and 1,400 m.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia sphaerosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Justicia sphaerosperma is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia sphaerosperma is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 15°F (-9.4°C).

Where to Find Justicia sphaerosperma

Justicia sphaerosperma is native to Mexico and Central America.

Justicia sphaerosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia sphaerosperma?

Justicia sphaerosperma

What is the common name of Justicia sphaerosperma?

Spherical-seeded Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia sphaerosperma?

Tropical regions of Mexico

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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:51641-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.