Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
breteleri
ID:
354835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wassh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 75 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354167

Common Names

  • Justicia breteleri
  • Breteler's Justicia
  • Breteler's False Acanthus

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Description

Justicia breteleri (also called 'Red Justicia' and 'Red 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 bright red flowers. It prefers humid, tropical climates and is often found in rainforests and other moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia breteleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia breteleri is white in color and has 5 petals. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia breteleri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Justicia breteleri

Justicia breteleri is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina.

Justicia breteleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia breteleri?

Justicia breteleri

What is the common name of Justicia breteleri?

Breteleri Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia breteleri?

It is native to Mexico and Central 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,

References

Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.