About Smooth Justicia
Smooth Justicia (Justicia glabra) is a herb belonging to the Acanthaceae family (Acanthus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is typically found in hedges and open forests. It occurs across Tropical Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Java. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-January.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Justicia glabra
- Genus
- Justicia
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Hedges and open forests
- Distribution
- Tropical Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Java
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Smooth Justicia belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
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