Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ekakusuma
ID:
355086

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pradeep & Sivar.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 1: 42 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354418

Common Names

  • Ekakusuma Justicia
  • Justicia Ekakusuma
  • Ekakusuma Plant

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Description

Justicia ekakusuma (also called 'Ekakusuma Justicia' or 'Ekakusuma Shrimp Plant', among many other common names) is a shrub-like perennial with long, thin, bright green leaves. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia ekakusuma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia ekakusuma has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a rounded shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia ekakusuma is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in the spring or early summer. Take 3-4 inch cuttings and dip them in rooting hormone before planting in moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Justicia ekakusuma

Justicia ekakusuma is native to South America and is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Justicia ekakusuma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia ekakusuma?

Justicia ekakusuma

What is the common name of Justicia ekakusuma?

Ekakusuma Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia ekakusuma?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Ayilliath K. Pradeep: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pradeep' in the authors string.
V. V. Sivarajan (1944-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sivar.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:960119-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.