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Justicia procumbens Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 1: 15. 1753. (Syn: Ecbolium procumbens (Linnaeus) Kuntze; Justicia hayatae Yamamoto var. decumbens Yamamoto; J. procumbens var. hirsuta Yamamoto; J. procumbens var. linearifolia Yamamoto; Rostellularia procumbens (Linnaeus) Nees; R. procumbens var. hirsuta (Yamamoto) S. S. Ying; R. procumbens var. linearifolia (Yamamoto) S. S. Ying; R. trichochila Miquel.) as per Flora of China;
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Justicia procumbens subsp. procumbens (syn: Ecbolium procumbens (L.) Kuntze; Justicia hirtella Wall.; Justicia japonica Thunb.; Justicia media R. Br.; Justicia micrantha Wall.; Justicia procumbens f. japonica (Thunb.) H.Hara; Justicia procumbens var. leucantha Honda; Ptyssiglottis sarmentosa Boerl.; Rostellaria adenostachya Nees; Rostellaria japonica (Thunb.) Carr.; Rostellularia adenostachya Nees; Rostellularia cradengensis Bremek.; Rostellularia elegans Bremek.; Rostellularia japonica (Thunb.) J.L. Ellis; Rostellularia juncea Nees; Rostellularia media Nees; Rostellularia mollissima Nees; Rostellularia neglecta Bremek.; Rostellularia procumbens (L.) Nees; Rostellularia procumbens f. alboflora J.L.Liu; Rostellularia sarmentosa Zoll. ex Nees; Rostellularia sundana Bremek.; Rostellularia trichochila Miq.; Rungia sarmentosa (Zoll.) Val.) as per Catalogue of Life;
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China (from the southern area of Qinling mts; eastward to Jiangsu; southward to Guangdong, west southward to Yunnan), Tibet, Taiwan, Japan (Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu), South Korea, Ryukyu Isl., Seychelles (I), Java, India (throughout), Sri Lanka, Vietnam, peninsular Malaysia, Myanmar [Burma] (Chin, Kachin, Sagaing), Jammu & Kashmir (Poonch), Laos, Philippines (Batanes, Luzon to Mindanao), Singapore (I), Maldives, Lakshadweep Isl. (Laccadives) as per Catalogue of Life;
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An Excursion Flora of Central Tamilnadu, India By K. M. Matthew (1995- Details with Keys)
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Flora of Davanagere District, Karnataka, India By B. K. Manjunatha, V. Krishna, T. Pullaiah (2004- Details with Keys)
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jus-TEE-see-ah — named for James Justice, Scottish botanist and horticulturist pro-KUM-benz — lying along the ground . commonly known as: waterwillow • Konkani: घाटी पित्तपापड ghati pitpapad • Marathi: कलमाशी kalmashi, माशी mashi, पित्तपापडा pitpapada • Tamil: ஆரம் arm, கந்தேறு knteyu, கோடகசாலை kotakacalai, குக்குரம் kukkurm . Native to: China, eastern Asia, Indian subcontinent, Malesia . Leaves ovate or elliptic, oblong, 1-3.5×0.8-2cm, acute, entire, glabrous or sparsely hairy; petioles 1.5-3cm long. Flowers pale-purple, in axillary and terminal, 1-3cm long, compact, racemose spikes; bracts linear, lanceolate, hairy, ciliate; bracteoles linear, hairy, narrower. Calyx 3-4mm long, deeply 4-partite; segments unequal, linear, subacute or acute. Corolla 4-6mm long, hairy outside, 2-lipped. Stamens 2, attached to the upper part of corolla; anthers unequally placed. Ovary tip and style base hairy. Capsules 3-4mm long, oblong, hairy at the top. . .
Weeds are beautiful_Justicia procumbens_RKC_06_111011:
Justicia procumbens L. for you. Family: Acanthaceae Agreed. Photographed in my forest at Shahapur in July & August this year. Justicia procumbens weeds are soooo useful… three types of butterflies?
Justicia procumbens: The butterfly is the Angled Pierrot.
identification no 171111sn2: White flowered forms are quite common among the population. So better consider it as a variant
justicia procumbens:
Kas Week :: DV :: 28 SEP 08 – 1214 :: ¿ Rostellularia procumbens ?: ID please; not sure whether I can differentiate Rostellularia procumbens from Justicia procumbens.
Date/Time: September 28, 2008 at 12.14pm
Habit: herb, about 20 cm tall Habitat: lateritic plateau among other small herbs and grass Rostellularia procumbens for me too …
Plz id this herb: pa14 – 28oct2012: Species of Justicia, probably J. simplex. I have labelled this species as Justicia procumbens L.. in my collection. Rostellularia procumbens Nees may be a synonym [the plant list]
ID-30062013-PR-1 : Attachments (6). 2 posts by 2 authors. this is justicia sp
habit herb
habitat wild I think Justicia procumbens.
Wild Herb For ID : Lonavala : 300713 : AK-3 : Attachments (1). 4 posts by 2 authors. … looks Justicia sp. may be J. procumbens Justicia procumbens
Requesting ID of this Acanthaceae member – Lohagad : 24082013 : ARK-03 : August 2013 : Attachments (6). 3 posts by 2 authors.
Requesting to please ID this plant captured at Lohagad near Pune in August 2013.
Can this be Justicia procumbens??? I have been meaning to ask about this ground hugging plant with tiny flowers which has been flowering for about five weeks now. Please help with the ID.
19 September 2014 Flowers smaller than a centimetre. Plant not more than 5 cm off the ground. Mcleodganj, Dharamshala, HP Most probably Justicia procumbens.. Thank you … I am most grateful. Justicia procumbens (Water willow)
Satara, Oct 2014 :: Requesting ID :: ARKNOV-43 : 10 posts by 4 authors. Attachments (6) The photographs uploaded by … are different species from different families which have been wrongly uploaded as Acanthaceae. I request that upload them separately so that their identification can suggested properly. agree with … Apologies for the same, I was not aware that they are different. pls check J. simplex also. Yes, It is Justicia procumbens Thank you … for the feedback…
ANFEB33 Justicia sp. for identification : 7 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (10)
Family: Acanthaceae It looks to me Justicia japonica Thunb (=Justicia simplex D. Don) Thank you … Could you please point out what in the photos decides it as J. japonica? It is Justicia procumbens L. of Acanthaceae
Acanthaceae Fortnight :: Justicia procumbens :: Satara:: PKA-MAR08/08:: : 1 post by 1 author. Attachments (1)
Herb from Ajinkyatara (Satara).
Justicia procumbens (Acanthaceae family)
Family: Acanthaceae Justicia micrantha (Oerst.) V.A.W.Graham, Please tell me the specific identifying features of J. micrantha sir. efi page on Justicia micrantha It looks like Justicia procumbens
Acanthaceae fortnight SN 10 : 1 post by 1 author. Attachments (1)
Justicia procumbens L., diffuse herb from Coorg area of Karnataka
Acanthaceae Week: Justicia procumbens from Chakrata for validation-GSMAR21/22 : 3 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (2)
Justicia procumbens photographed from Chakrata, kindly validate Justicia procumbens
Acanthaceae Fortnight : Justicia procumbens : Lonavala : 30MAR15 : AK-22: 1 post by 1 author. Attachments (2)
Posted earlier, identified by …
Acanthaceae Fortnight : Justicia procumbens : Karla,Lonavala : 30MAR15 : AK-23 : 1 post by 1 author. Attachments (2)
Pictures taken on 29/7/13. Posted earlier, identified by …
Acanthaceae Fortnight :: Justicia procumbens :: Ooty, 9th Mile :: ARKMAR-61 : 2 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (2)
Attached are pictures of Justicia procumbens captured at Ooty, 9th Mile Meadows in November 2013.
Requested to validate the ID.
Acanthaceae Fortnight :: Justicia procumbens :: Rajgad :: ARKMAR-62/74 : 2 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (2)
Attached are pictures of Justicia procumbens captured at Rajgad in September 2014.
Requested to validate the ID.
Acanthaceae Fortnight :: Justicia procumbens :: SGNP :: ARKMAR-63/75 : 2 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (2)
Attached are pictures of Justicia procumbens captured at SGNP in August 2013 and 2014.
Requested to validate the ID.
ACANTHACEAE FORTNIGHT:: Justicia procumbens for validation from Morni:: NS MARCH 18/18 : 2 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (2)
This is a small glandular herb.. please confirm the id, I hope this can be Justicia procumbens.. Thanks, … May I request you pl. check the keys at Species with description & keys in Flora of Pakistan
Acanthaceae Fortnight :: Rostellularia FOR VALIDATION / ID :: Saphale Ghat :: DVMAR118/129 : 5 posts by 3 authors.
¿ Rostellularia ?
The spike could be measuring about 6 – 7 cm; the flower about 2 mm across.
along Saphale Ghat on September 28, 2009 Thanks, … Doesn’t it look like Justicia procumbens, you already posted though I may be wrong ? Thanks … It does look like Justicia procumbens.
But I am not sure whether I am mixing with Rostellularia crinita syn. Justicia micrantha. Rostellularia crinita & Justicia micrantha are syn. of Justicia neesii as per Flora of Davanagere District, Karnataka, India By B. K. Manjunatha, V. Krishna, T. Pullaiah (2004- Details with Keys)
Pl. check the keys at An Excursion Flora of Central Tamilnadu, India By K. M. Matthew (1995)
Acanthaceae Fortnight :: Justicia procumbens FOR VALIDATION :: Thane :: DVMAR63/74 : 4 posts by 2 authors. 1 image.
Justicia ¿ procumbens ?
The tiny-flowered Justicia has confused me often; taking opportunity of this fortnight to get most of my sightings for validation. Some of the photo sets may prove insufficient for validation.
along NH3 near Padgha, Thane on July 14, 2007
I think keys in the following link with local flora may settle the issue.
An Excursion Flora of Central Tamilnadu, India By K. M. Matthew (1995).
Bracts (?) here appears to be spiny.
Acanthaceae Fortnight :: Justicia procumbens FOR VALIDATION :: SGNP :: DVMAR64/75 : 4 posts by 2 authors. 1 image. Justicia ¿ procumbens ?
The tiny-flowered Justicia has confused me often; taking opportunity of this fortnight to get most of my sightings for validation. Some of the photo sets may prove insufficient for validation.
at Sanjay Gandhi National Park on August 26, 2007 I think keys in the following link with local flora may settle the issue.
An Excursion Flora of Central Tamilnadu, India By K. M. Matthew (1995).
Bracts (?) here appears to be spiny
Acanthaceae Fortnight :: Justicia procumbens FOR VALIDATION :: Tungareshwar WLS :: DVMAR65/76 : 4 posts by 2 authors. 2 images.
Justicia ¿ procumbens ?
The tiny-flowered Justicia has confused me often; taking opportunity of this fortnight to get most of my sightings for validation. Some of the photo sets may prove insufficient for validation.
at Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary on August 16, 2008 I think keys in the following link with local flora may settle the issue.
An Excursion Flora of Central Tamilnadu, India By K. M. Matthew (1995).
Bracts (?) here appears to be spiny
Acanthaceae Fortnight :: Justicia procumbens FOR VALIDATION :: Koraigad :: DVMAR66/77 : 4 posts by 2 authors. 2 images. Justicia ¿ procumbens ?
The tiny-flowered Justicia has confused me often; taking opportunity of this fortnight to get most of my sightings for validation. Some of the photo sets may prove insufficient for validation.
at Koraigad on October 8, 2011 I think the keys in the following link with local flora may settle the issue.
An Excursion Flora of Central Tamilnadu, India By K. M. Matthew (1995).
Bracts (?) here appears to be spiny.
ACANTHACEAE FORTNIGHT:: Justicia procumbens for confirmation from Chakrata:: NS MARCH 06/06 : 4 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (3)
This herbaceous plant was recorded from Chakrata area, quite common in the area, please suggest if this rightly identified as Justicia procumbens… Me too keen on knowing the ID …
Justicia sp ABAUG01/19 : 8 posts by 3 authors. 3 images.
I think … had helped point it out to me as a Justicia sp. when he visited Dharamshala last year.
Please advise if we can ascertain the species.
Above Mcleodganj, Dharamshala, HP
1800m
17 August 2015 I hope Justicia procumbens. Thank you … I was confused between J. procumbens and Rostellularia crinita.
How does one differentiate them? efi pages on Justicia procumbens & Justicia neesii (syn. Justicia micrantha; Rostellularia crinita) Looks me too Justicia procumbens
Old picture of flower for Id pl.
Location – Kaas Plateau Date- 13.09.2009 Habitat –Wild Rostellularia difusa? Justicia procumbens Is Rostellularia diffusa synonym of Justicia procumbens ? or is there another species as Justicia diffusa? efi pages on Justicia diffusa (syn: Rostellaria diffusa (Willd.) Nees) & Justicia procumbens Justicia procumbens and Rostellularia diffusa are two different species.
And yeah Rostellularia difusa is a synonym of Justicia diffusa. It is Justicia species for sure.
Justicia procumbens (accepted name) ??? : 5 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (10)
Sharing some pictures I guess is Justicia procumbens (accepted name) shot at Pashupati Forest Kathmandu Nepal today at 4400 ft.
But color of flower is rather light, so it may be different one?? I think matches with images at Justicia procumbens L. बिसाउने झार Bisaaune Jhaar / खुर्सानी झार Khursaani Jhaar / फुली झार Phuli Jhaar
Tiny Herb for ID : Lalbagh, Bangalore : 050618 : AK-1 : 16 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (2)
Tiny herb seen growing wild in the grass at Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore in April.
Thanks … for your prompt response. I will check. Pl. check /species/a—l/a/acanthaceae/justicia
Justicia sp. ??
Pl. check with images at Justicia diffusa var. hedyotidifolia (Nees) C.B. Clarke
It is some Acanthaceae member. Flowers not clear to tell It is justicia procumbens only I also agree with …, for its id as Justicia procumbens
One of my similar looking post from the same location, Lalbagh, Bangalore was suggested as Justicia micrantha by …
Experts, kindly advise.
Justicia micrantha Wall. is synonym for Justicia procumbens subsp. procumbens as per catalogue of life
Many thanks for your prompt reply and also for clearing my doubts.
Requesting for verification: 11112010 ASP 03 – efloraofindia | Google Groups . MS,Nov.,2021/70 Justicia sp. for id.: 1 image.
Location : Khawbung Date : 21-11-2021
Habit : Herb
Habitat : Wild Pl. post high res. image to check the details as per keys at Acanthaceae Fortnight :: Justicia sp for ID :: Mizoram:: PKA-MAR24/24
May be Justicia procumbens as per keys at An Excursion Flora of Central Tamilnadu, India By K. M. Matthew (1995- Details with Keys) 1 high res. image Yes, Justicia procumbens as per keys at An Excursion Flora of Central Tamilnadu, India By K. M. Matthew (1995- Details with Keys) Justicia latispica looks different as per
https://indiabiodiversity.org/observation/show/269629 . Wild Plant for ID : Way to Nasik : 06OCT21 : AK – 012: 3 images.
Wild plants seen on the way to Nasik in the ghats. Justicia ?? Seems to be Justicia Species. Suggestion: Justicia procumbens ??? Also check Justicia neesii One of the experts on our group may be able to help? After going through all the Justicia Species, I find Justicia procumbens suggested by … to be the closest. Maybe. . SK 3292 05 January 2022: 9 very high res. images. Location: Salyan, West Nepal
Altitude: 1003 m.
Date: 30 August 2021
Habit : Wild Justicia simplex D.Don ?? Appears close to images at Justicia procumbens . Justicia procumbens: Mandalpatti, Coorg, Karnataka: 12 images- 4 high res. . Tiny Herb for ID : Gangapur Grasslands : Nasik : 12SEP22 : AK-01: 2 images. https://efloraofindia.com/2011/03/10/justicia/ I think it is close to images at Justicia procumbens L. . Rostellularia procumbens (L.) Nees :: Waghbil, Thane, Maharashtra :: Jul 25, 2010 · 10:52 AM IST: 1 image. . FOR VALIDATION :: Rostellularia procumbens (L.) Nees :: Waghbil, Thane, Maharashtra :: Sep 27, 2008 · JUN23 DV95: 1 image.
Acanthaceae Fortnight :: Justicia procumbens FOR VALIDATION :: Thane :: DVMAR62/73 : 5 posts by 3 authors. 2 images.
Justicia ¿ procumbens ?
The tiny-flowered Justicia has confused me often; taking opportunity of this fortnight to get most of my sightings validated. Some of the photosets may prove insufficient for validation.
at Vaghbil, Thane on July 19, 2008 efi page on Justicia procumbens Justicia diffusa, I think. I think close to images at . Rostellularia diffusa (Willd.) Nees … FOR VALIDATION
Waghbil, Thane, Maharashtra :: Jul 19, 2008 · 4:21 PM IST :: about 3 m (10 ft) asl
Many thanks to Vijayasankar ji for suggesting the ID at efloraofindia.
popular synonym: Justicia diffusa Willd. Yes ! I think close to images at
https://efloraofindia.com/2011/03/10/justicia-procumbens/ OK, thanks, …, for suggesting Justicia procumbens; that was my first label to my observation during the first upload of this observation. . SK 3902 30 November 2023 – Justicia: 5 very high res. images. I think Rostellularia procumbens (L.) Nees
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Catalogue of Life Flora of China GRIN Flora of Pakistan (syn: Rostellaria procumbens Nees & Rostellularia procumbens (L.) Nees)
The Plant List Annotated checklist of the flowering plants of Nepal (Justicia diffusa Willd. syn. Justicia procumbens L.)
Dinesh Valke’s Flickr Post Flowers of India PIER species info M.M.P.N.D. Wikipedia PFAF Biodiversity In India, Volume 4 edited by T. Pullaiah (Description) (Rostellularia procumbens (L.) Nees with Justicia procumbens L. as syn.- 2006)
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