Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
bizuneshiae
ID:
354929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ensermu

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43: 445 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354261

Common Names

  • Justicia Bizuneshiae
  • Bizuneshiae Justicia
  • Justicia Vine

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Description

Justicia bizuneshiae (also called Bizunesh'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 yellow and orange. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical forests and near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia bizuneshiae 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 bizuneshiae has large, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia bizuneshiae 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 bizuneshiae

Justicia bizuneshiae can be found in tropical Africa.

Justicia bizuneshiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia bizuneshiae?

Justicia bizuneshiae

What is the common name of Justicia bizuneshiae?

African Shrimp Plant

What is the natural habitat of Justicia bizuneshiae?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

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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