Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
trichocarpa
ID:
354468

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B.Imlay

Source:
ksu

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 140 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353800

Common Names

  • Trichocarpa Justicia
  • Justicia Trichocarpa
  • Trichocarpa Justicia

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Description

Justicia trichocarpa (also called False Waterwillow, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 2-3 m. Its leaves are opposite, simple, and lanceolate with entire margins. It is found in moist areas such as stream banks, wet meadows, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia trichocarpa is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract pollinators. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia trichocarpa 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 trichocarpa 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 trichocarpa

Justicia trichocarpa is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

Justicia trichocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia trichocarpa?

Justicia trichocarpa

What is the common name of Justicia trichocarpa?

Hairy-fruited Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia trichocarpa?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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

Joan B. Imlay (1912-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Imlay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:51753-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.