Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
almedae
ID:
1235043

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.F.Daniel

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 48: 119 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234381

Common Names

  • Justicia almedae
  • Almedae Justicia
  • Almeda's Justicia

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Description

Justicia almedae (also called Almeda's Justicia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia almedae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia almedae is a star-shaped yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and hard. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia almedae is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape. It is susceptible to fungal diseases and root rot.

Where to Find Justicia almedae

Justicia almedae is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Hidalgo, Mexico, and Puebla.

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

Thomas Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.