Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cuicatlana
ID:
1257753

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.F.Daniel

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. (Guadalajara) 5(1–3): 120 (1998).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257091

Common Names

  • Justicia Cuicatlana
  • Cuicatlan Justicia
  • Cuicatlan Shrimp Plant

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Description

Justicia cuicatlana (also called Cuicatlana Justicia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is an erect shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia cuicatlana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia cuicatlana has small, white flowers that are tubular in shape and grow in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia cuicatlana is an evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering. The seed should be sown in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer, and layering should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Justicia cuicatlana

Justicia cuicatlana is native to the tropical deciduous forests of Mexico.

Justicia cuicatlana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia cuicatlana?

Justicia cuicatlana

What is the common name of Justicia cuicatlana?

Cuicatlana Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia cuicatlana?

Tropical rainforests of Central and 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,

References

Thomas Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.