Justicia betonicoides
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Justicia betonicoides is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Justicia is notably large, comprising more than 900 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Malawi, Sudan, Tanzania