Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
bracteosa
ID:
354857

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mildbr.) Leonard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 31: 535 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354189

Common Names

  • Bracteosa Justicia
  • Bracteosa Water Willow
  • Bracteosa Willow

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Description

Justicia bracteosa (also called 'Bract Justicia' and 'Yellow-Pink Plume', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central America. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and produces yellow-pink flowers. It prefers humid, tropical climates and is often found in rainforests and other moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia bracteosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia bracteosa has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia bracteosa is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix. Once established, the plant can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Justicia bracteosa

Justicia bracteosa is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Justicia bracteosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia bracteosa?

Justicia bracteosa

What is the common name of Justicia bracteosa?

Bracteosa Justicia

What is the family of Justicia bracteosa?

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

Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.
Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:132807-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.