Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindau
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20(1-2): 62. 1894 [16 Nov 1894]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233287
Description
Justicia engleriana (also called Engler's Justicia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central America. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, usually in lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Justicia engleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Justicia engleriana is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a short pedicel. The seed is a small, black, globose capsule. The seedlings are small and have a long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Justicia engleriana is a tropical plant that is easily propagated from cuttings. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but may require more frequent watering. It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow the soil to dry out before watering again. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Justicia engleriana
Justicia engleriana is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, shady places in lowland forests.
Justicia engleriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Justicia engleriana?
Justicia engleriana
What is the common name of Justicia engleriana?
Engler's Justicia
What type of plant is Justicia engleriana?
Flowering Plant
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,