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.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Justicia glauca
- Genus
- Justicia
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Wastelands, scrub-and dry deciduous forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Glaucous Justicia belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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