Glaucous Justicia
Justicia glauca
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & more
- Flowering
- July-January
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Justicia glauca
- Genus
- Justicia
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Wastelands, scrub-and dry deciduous forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Found in India
- Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Opposite
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Glaucous Justicia
Glaucous Justicia (Justicia glauca) 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 wastelands, scrub-and dry deciduous forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-January.
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Glaucous Justicia belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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