About Prostrate Justicia
Prostrate Justicia (Justicia prostrata) 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 on plains to 800m, on bare pasturelands or exposed slopes and deciduous forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-January.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Justicia prostrata
- Genus
- Justicia
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- On plains to 800m, on bare pasturelands or exposed slopes and deciduous forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- June-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Prostrate Justicia belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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