Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
trifoliata
ID:
354481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roem. & Schult.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 1: 166 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353813

Common Names

  • Trifoliata Justicia
  • Justicia Trifoliata
  • Trifoliata Justicia

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Description

Justicia trifoliata (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 trifoliata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia trifoliata has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia trifoliata is a perennial, evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Where to Find Justicia trifoliata

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

Justicia trifoliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia trifoliata?

Justicia trifoliata

What is the common name of Justicia trifoliata?

Three-leaved Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia trifoliata?

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:51759-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.