Malabar nut

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Asia (China, Cyprus, Taiwan) and Europe (Greece, Italy, Malta).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Lamiales (Lamiales)

Family

Acanthaceae

Genus

Justicia

Species

Justicia adhatoda (Malabar nut)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Ya zui ha

French Carmantine en arbre

German Malabasnussbaum

Hindi Arusa

Similar Species in Justicia

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Blood root

Justicia secunda

Not Evaluated

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Brazilian-plume

Justicia carnea

Not Evaluated

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Mohintli

Justicia spicigera

Not Evaluated

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Shrimpplant

Justicia brandegeeana

Not Evaluated

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Warer willow

Justicia gendarussa

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Malabar nut?

The scientific name of Malabar nut is Justicia adhatoda. It belongs to the genus Justicia.

What is the conservation status of Malabar nut?

Malabar nut (Justicia adhatoda) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Malabar nut live?

Malabar nut is found in Found across Asia (China, Cyprus, Taiwan) and Europe (Greece, Italy, Malta).. Countries include China, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta, Taiwan.

What family does Malabar nut belong to?

Malabar nut (Justicia adhatoda) belongs to the genus Justicia, which is part of the taxonomic family Acanthaceae.

Is Malabar nut endangered?

No, Malabar nut (Justicia adhatoda) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Malabar nut belong to?

Malabar nut (Justicia adhatoda) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Malabar nut?

The closest relatives of Malabar nut in the genus Justicia include Blood root, Brazilian-plume, Mohintli, Shrimpplant, Warer willow.