Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
claessensii
ID:
355174

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 5: 11 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354506

Common Names

  • Justicia Claessensii
  • Claessensii Justicia
  • Claessens' Waterwillow

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Description

Justicia claessensii (also called Claessens' Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has bright yellow flowers with long, feathery petals and dark green, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia claessensii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia claessensii has white, tubular flowers with yellow stripes and a red throat. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender with pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia claessensii is a tender perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10 and 11. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Justicia claessensii

Justicia claessensii can be found in tropical Africa.

Justicia claessensii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia clandestina?

Justicia clandestina

What is the natural habitat of Justicia clandestina?

Justicia clandestina is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

What type of soil does Justicia clandestina prefer?

Justicia clandestina prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

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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