Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
borrerae
ID:
1224430

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) T.F.Daniel

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 48: 273 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223768

Common Names

  • Justicia borrerae
  • Borrera's Justicia
  • Borrera's Starburst

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Description

Justicia borrerae (also called Borreras' Justicia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is found in Mexico and Guatemala. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia borrerae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia borrerae has white, tubular flowers with yellowish-green spots. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia borrerae can be propagated by stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node, remove the lower leaves, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a potting mix that is well-draining and contains organic matter. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm spot with indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Justicia borrerae

Justicia borrerae is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Justicia borrerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia borrerae?

Justicia borrerae

What is the common name of Justicia borrerae?

Borrerae Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia borrerae?

Forests, thickets, and ravines in China, Japan, and Korea

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 Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.