Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
1044631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 1: 159 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043969

Common Names

  • Justicia alpina
  • Alpine Justicia
  • Alpine Water-willow

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Description

Justicia alpina (also called Alpine Justicia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in moist forests and rocky areas. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall, with opposite leaves that are ovate to lanceolate in shape and have entire margins. The flowers are white and tubular in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia alpina is a popular ornamental plant that is used to add a splash of color to gardens and landscapes. It is also known to have medicinal properties and can be used to treat various skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia alpina has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia alpina is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry, open woodlands. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Justicia alpina

Justicia alpina is native to the tropical forests of Central and 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

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.