Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
1239767

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.S.Lo & D.Fang

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 17: 58 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239105

Common Names

  • Justicia Ferruginea
  • Ferruginea Justicia
  • Ferrugine Justicia

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Description

Justicia ferruginea (also called Rusty Justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has white flowers and grows in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat headaches, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia ferruginea has small, white flowers with yellow centers and red sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia ferruginea is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Justicia ferruginea

Justicia ferruginea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Justicia ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia ferruginea?

Justicia ferruginea

What is the common name of Justicia ferruginea?

Ferruginea Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia ferruginea?

Dry rocky slopes, canyons, and hillsides in the southwestern United States

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

Hsien Shui Lo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Lo' in the authors string.
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.