Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
dumetorum
ID:
1045833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morong

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Ann. New York Acad. Sci. 7: 193 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045171

Common Names

  • Justicia Dumetorum
  • Dumetorum Justicia
  • Justicia

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Description

Justicia dumetorum (also called 'Dumetorum Justicia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas and is often found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia dumetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia dumetorum has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The fruits are small, round, and dark purple in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia dumetorum is a perennial plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It is best propagated through division of the rhizomes or by seed. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the rhizomes and divide them into several sections. Replant the sections in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until the plants become established.

Where to Find Justicia dumetorum

Justicia dumetorum is native to the tropical regions 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 Morong (1827-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morong' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.