Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
altior
ID:
1342023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kiel & Hammel

Source:
ipni

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Aliso 36(1): 33. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001354477

Common Names

  • Justicia altior
  • Altior Justicia
  • Altior

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Description

Justicia altior (also called tall justicia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Mexico. It has oval leaves and bell-shaped flowers that are usually white or pink. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia altior is a popular ornamental plant in gardens. It has a long flowering season and is known for its bright purple flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments and as an antispasmodic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia altior has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia altior is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of stems in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, moist environment. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Justicia altior

Justicia altior is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Justicia altior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia altior?

Justicia altior

What type of plant is Justicia altior?

A flowering plant

Where is Justicia altior found?

It is found in 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

Barry Edward Hammel (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hammel' in the authors string.
Carrie A. Kiel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiel' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.