Justicia calycina
(Nees) V.A.W.Graham
Acanthaceae
Beloperone calycina Nees
Dianthera acuminatissima (Miq.) Benoist
Dianthera calycina (Nees) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks.
Ecbolium acuminatissimum (Miq.) Kuntze
Ecbolium calycinum (Nees) Kuntze
Justicia acuminatissima (Miq.) Bremek.
Rhacodiscus acuminatissimus (Miq.) Lindau
Rhacodiscus calycinus (Nees) Bremek.
Rhacodiscus intermedius (Nees) Lindau
Rhytiglossa acuminatissima Miq.
Rhytiglossa secunda intermedia Nees
Common Name:
General Information
Justicia calycina is a perennial plant growing 80 - 100cm tall, the decumbent stems rooting at the basal nodes[
1012- Title
- Acanthaceae of Bolivia
- Publication
- Contributions from the United States National Herbarium Vol. 49
- Author
- Wasshausen D.C. & Wood J.R.I
- Publisher
- National Museum of Natural History; Washington
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A treatment of all the Acanthaceae in Bolivia
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
1012- Title
- Acanthaceae of Bolivia
- Publication
- Contributions from the United States National Herbarium Vol. 49
- Author
- Wasshausen D.C. & Wood J.R.I
- Publisher
- National Museum of Natural History; Washington
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A treatment of all the Acanthaceae in Bolivia
Range
S. America - Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guyanas
Habitat
Rocky river margins in partial shade, river margins[
1012- Title
- Acanthaceae of Bolivia
- Publication
- Contributions from the United States National Herbarium Vol. 49
- Author
- Wasshausen D.C. & Wood J.R.I
- Publisher
- National Museum of Natural History; Washington
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A treatment of all the Acanthaceae in Bolivia
]. Lowland rainforest at elevations below 500 metres
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 0.90 m |
| Pollinators | Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The juice from macerated plants is applied topically on dermatoses[
348- Title
- Medicinal Plants of the Guianas
- Publication
-
- Author
- DeFilipps, R. A.; Maina, S. L.; & Crepin, J.
- Website
- http://botany.si.edu/bdg/medicinal/index.html
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Museum
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A down-loadable PDF document of a book in pre-publication awaiting illustration. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region
].
The leaves and young shoots are antibacterial and antiinfective. They are used in the treatment of coughs and colds, sore eyes and whooping cough[
348- Title
- Medicinal Plants of the Guianas
- Publication
-
- Author
- DeFilipps, R. A.; Maina, S. L.; & Crepin, J.
- Website
- http://botany.si.edu/bdg/medicinal/index.html
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Museum
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A down-loadable PDF document of a book in pre-publication awaiting illustration. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region
].
Juice from the macerated leaves is applied topically as a treatment for eczema, ringworm, and sores[
348- Title
- Medicinal Plants of the Guianas
- Publication
-
- Author
- DeFilipps, R. A.; Maina, S. L.; & Crepin, J.
- Website
- http://botany.si.edu/bdg/medicinal/index.html
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Museum
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A down-loadable PDF document of a book in pre-publication awaiting illustration. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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with help from
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