Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
abeggii
ID:
354985

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(8): 93 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354317

Common Names

  • Justicia Abeggii
  • Abeggii Justicia
  • Justicia Plant

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Description

Justicia abeggii (also called Abegg's Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a shrubby habit and grows to a height of around 1.5 meters. It has lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers with a tubular shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, growing in open woodlands, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia abeggii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia abeggii has white, tubular flowers with yellow stripes and a red throat. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender with pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia abeggii is a tropical shrub that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a potting mix with good drainage. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Justicia abeggii

Justicia abeggii is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be found in moist and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Justicia abeggii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia abeggii?

Justicia abeggii

What is the common name of Justicia abeggii?

Abeggii Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia abeggii?

Tropical regions of South America

Species in the Justicia genus

Justicia pampolystachys, Justicia panamense, Justicia panarensis, Justicia pannieri, Justicia ovalis, Justicia pedropalensis, Justicia orosiensis, Justicia otophora, Justicia pallida, Justicia ovata, Justicia oxypages, Justicia paucinervis, Justicia parguazensis, Justicia parimensis, Justicia paruana, Justicia oreopola, Justicia novogranatensis, Justicia nuriana, Justicia nyassana, Justicia neurochlamys, Justicia nervata, Justicia neurantha, Justicia niokolo-kobae, Justicia orchioides, Justicia oreophila, Justicia ochroleuca, Justicia phlebophylla, Justicia phyllostachys, Justicia phytolaccoides, Justicia piauhiensis, Justicia pittieri, Justicia pilosocordata, Justicia pinensis, Justicia pelianthia, Justicia petraea, Justicia pharmacodes, Justicia periplocifolia, Justicia polystachya, Justicia porphyrocoma, Justicia pinguior, Justicia potamophila, Justicia platysepala, Justicia plumbaginifolia, Justicia poggei, Justicia poilanei, Justicia polita, Justicia homblei, Justicia homoea, Justicia hookeriana, Justicia huambensis,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:132767-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.