Justicia species- Sathamangalam RF, Tamil Nadu

Acanthaceae for id 170410MK2:

Date/Time-	08-01-2009 / 4:00 PM
Location- Place, Altitude, GPS-	Sathamangalam RF; 400msl
Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type-	floors of scrub forests
Plant Habit-	wild herb
Height/Length-	Up to 20 cm
Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size-	linear-elliptic; almost sessile; ca.5cm length
Inflorescence Type/ Size-	terminal raceme; 5 -10cm long
Flowers Size/ Colour/ Calyx/ Bracts-	white

This could be a species of Justicia. Any blotches or other coloration in the lower petal and throat?

I have not noticed any blotches in lower petals. Me too think this is closer to Justicia sp.

I too think this is Justicia sp but cant confirm the species. i think either it can be j betonica or Justicia peploides var. angustifolia (Justicia quinqueangularis J. Koenig ex Roxb) Please confirm..

Looks like Justicia diffusa, with lanceshaped leaves.

i feel it is Roustellaria species

Updated on July 10, 2025

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