Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
atkinsonii
ID:
354900

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Anderson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 509 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354232

Common Names

  • Justicia atkinsonii
  • Atkinson's Justicia
  • Atkinson's False Acanthus

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Description

Justicia atkinsonii (also called Atkinson's justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia atkinsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia atkinsonii has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia atkinsonii can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Justicia atkinsonii

Justicia atkinsonii can be found in tropical Africa.

Justicia atkinsonii FAQ

What are the common names of Justicia atkinsonii?

Atkinson's Justicia, Atkinson's Waterwillow

What is the natural habitat of Justicia atkinsonii?

It is native to tropical Central and South America.

What is the size of Justicia atkinsonii?

It is a medium-sized shrub, growing up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall.

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 Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50325-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.