Status:
valid
Authors:
Vollesen
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Acanth.(2): 532 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749651
Common Names
- Justicia Drummondii
- Drummondii Justicia
- Justicia Drummondii Plant
Description
Justicia drummondii (also called Drummond's Justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Justicia drummondii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Justicia drummondii has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Justicia drummondii is a tender perennial, typically grown as an annual in the garden. It is best grown in rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagate by seed or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Justicia drummondii
Justicia drummondii can be found in Mexico.
Justicia drummondii FAQ
What type of plant is Justicia drummondii?
Justicia drummondii is a shrub.
What is the natural habitat of Justicia drummondii?
Justicia drummondii is native to Mexico and Central America.
What are the blooming times of Justicia drummondii?
Justicia drummondii blooms in late spring and summer.
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,