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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Justicia gendarussa is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
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Synonyms
Gendarussa vulgaris. Nees.
Plant Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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Anodyne Antiperiodic Antiphlogistic Antispasmodic Carminative Diaphoretic Diuretic Emetic
Febrifuge Laxative
The leaf is antispasmodic, carminative[147] and has antiperiodic properties[218]. The leaves and tender young shoots are diaphoretic[240]. A decoction is used in the treatment of chronic rheumatism[240]. An infusion of the leaves is taken internally in the treatment of pains in the head, paralysis of one side of the body and facial paralysis[240]. The leaf juice is used in the treatment of earache[240]. The bitter root is anodyne, diaphoretic, diuretic and laxative[218]. The root bark is emetic[218]. The whole plant is emetic and febrifuge[240]. A decoction is used to treat bruises[218].
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Other Uses
Insecticide
The dried leaves are used to repel insects from clothing[218].
Special Uses
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Cultivation details
We have very little information on this species, it is probably not hardy in this country but might succeed outdoors in the mildest areas. One report says that it should be grown in a warm greenhouse and treated like a Fuchsia[1].
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Plant Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle and grow on in the greenhouse for at least the first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer after the last expected frosts and give some protection over the winter.
Other Names
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Found In
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Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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