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| Identification |
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Genus
Justicia
Species
californica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
beloperone
chuperosa
chuparosa
Family
ACANTHACEAE
Specimen number
S10209
Data source
BtrflyCa p59;HumGrdn p74
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
3'
Overall spread
4' - 6'
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Gravelly
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 08a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Justicia californica is a host plant for the tiny checkerspot butterfly. Chuperosa (also known as beloperone) has flowers that hummingbirds love to feed on. Justicia californica is known as chuparosa in Spanish. This plant can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit. The best soil for this species has a texture that is gravelly. Full sun is best for growing this plant. It prefers dry soils. This species is drought tolerant.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Dymasia dymas (tiny checkerspot butterfly)
Attracts butterflies
yes
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Justicia californica most likely originates from Southern Arizona, California and Mexico.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Justicia californica is a perennial. March and February are the usual months for blossoms. Most often the flowers occur in either red or yellow.
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