Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
thymifolia
ID:
1045401

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) C.B.Clarke

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 5(1): 64 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044739

Common Names

  • Justicia Thymifolia
  • Thymifolia Justicia
  • Thymifolia Plant

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Description

Justicia thymifolia (also called Thyme-Leaved Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as forest edges and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia thymifolia is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for its medicinal properties, with its leaves and roots being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia thymifolia is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia thymifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mixture. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and light frost.

Where to Find Justicia thymifolia

Justicia thymifolia is native to South Africa.

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.