Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
attenuata
ID:
1319515

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.L.A.Côrtes & Rapini

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 66: 456 (2011 publ. 2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331969

Common Names

  • Slender Justicia
  • Narrowleaf Justicia
  • Slender Waterwillow

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Description

Justicia attenuata (also called Attenuate Justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in tropical dry forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia attenuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia attenuata has white or yellow flowers with 4 petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia attenuata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Justicia attenuata

Justicia attenuata is found in the western United States, primarily in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Justicia attenuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia attenuata?

Justicia attenuata

What is the common name of Justicia attenuata?

Attenuata

What is the family of Justicia attenuata?

Acanthaceae

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

Alessandro Rapini (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rapini' in the authors string.
Ana Luiza A. Côrtes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.A.Côrtes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77115445-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.