Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cuatrecasasii
ID:
355235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wassh.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 65: 257 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354567

Common Names

  • Justicia Cuatrecasasii
  • Cuatrecasasii Justicia
  • Cuatrecasasii

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Description

Justicia cuatrecasasii (also called Cuatrecasasii Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a short stem with lanceolate leaves and white or pink flowers. It grows in moist soils in full sun or partial shade and is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia cuatrecasasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Justicia cuatrecasasii are white, with a yellow center and a long, slender tube. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia cuatrecasasii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Justicia cuatrecasasii

Justicia cuatrecasasii can be found in Colombia.

Justicia cuatrecasasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia cuatrecasasii?

Justicia cuatrecasasii

What is the common name of Justicia cuatrecasasii?

Cuatrecasas' Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia cuatrecasasii?

Tropical regions of South 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,

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