Justicia sphaerosperma
Tropical Waterwillow
Also known as: Adhatoda sphaerosperma (Vahl) Nees +3 more
- Adhatoda sphaerosperma (Vahl) Nees
- Beloperone sphaerosperma (Vahl) Benth. & Hook.fil.
- Beloperone sphaerosperma (Vahl) Benth. & Hook.fil. ex B.D.Jacks.
- Ecbolium sphaerospermum (Vahl) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Justicia sphaerosperma (commonly known as Tropical Waterwillow) is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Justicia genus, encompassing over 900 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Venezuela, Windward Is.