Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
balslevii
ID:
1325301

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wassh.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 89: 156 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337755

Common Names

  • Justicia balslevii
  • Balslev's Justicia
  • Justicia

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Description

Justicia balslevii (also called Balslev's justicia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are grey-green in color. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia balslevii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia balslevii has white flowers with yellow centers and a purple throat. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia balslevii is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and germination usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Justicia balslevii

Justicia balslevii can be found in Ecuador.

Justicia balslevii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia balslevii?

Justicia balslevii

What is the common name of Justicia balslevii?

Balslev's Justicia

Where is Justicia balslevii native to?

Ecuador

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

Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77134753-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.