Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
aequilabris
ID:
1266408

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Lindau

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. [Engler & Prantl] 4(Abt. 3b): 350. 1895

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265746

Common Names

  • Justicia aequilabris
  • Aequilabris Justicia
  • Justicia Aequilabris

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Description

Justicia aequilabris (also called Equilateral Justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows up to 2 m tall and has white flowers. It is found in wet forests and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia aequilabris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Justicia aequilabris sub. glabribracteata (Lindau) Wassh. & J.R.I.Wood
Justicia aequilabris sub. riograndina Wassh. & J.R.I.Wood
Justicia aequilabris sub. aequilabris

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Justicia aequilabris are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia aequilabris is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept in a warm, humid environment. It should be watered regularly, but not too often, and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Justicia aequilabris

Justicia aequilabris is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Justicia aequilabris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia aequilabris?

Justicia aequilabris

What is the common name of Justicia aequilabris?

Aequilabris Justicia

What is the native range of Justicia aequilabris?

Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.