Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tetrasperma
ID:
354461

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedrén

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 10: 151 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353793

Common Names

  • Tetrasperma Justicia
  • Justicia Tetrasperma
  • Tetrasperma Justicia

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Description

Justicia tetrasperma (also called Four-seeded justicia, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has leathery leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia tetrasperma is an ornamental plant that is often used for landscaping and for its attractive foliage. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia tetrasperma is a white or yellowish-white tubular corolla with four lobes. The seed is a small, black, shiny, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia tetrasperma is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is best to sow the seed in a cold frame in the fall and then transplant the seedlings in the spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Justicia tetrasperma

Justicia tetrasperma is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates, in open and semi-shaded areas. It is commonly found in moist forests, along streams, and in disturbed areas.

Justicia tetrasperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia tetrasperma?

Justicia tetrasperma

What is the common name of Justicia tetrasperma?

Four-seeded justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia tetrasperma?

It is native to Central America, from Nicaragua to Panama.

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,

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