Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
bequaertii
ID:
354925

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 4: 429 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354257

Common Names

  • Justicia Bequaertii
  • Bequaertii Justicia
  • Justicia Tree

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Description

Justicia bequaertii (also called Bequaert's Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has bright green, ovate leaves and produces small, tubular flowers in shades of blue and white. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical forests and near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia bequaertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia bequaertii has white flowers with yellow centers and dark purple spots. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia bequaertii is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several sections and each section replanted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Justicia bequaertii

Justicia bequaertii can be found in tropical Africa.

Justicia bequaertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia bequaertii?

Justicia bequaertii

What is the common name of Justicia bequaertii?

Bequaert's Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia bequaertii?

Tropical and subtropical regions of 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,

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