Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gibsonia
ID:
1036252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bennet & Sum.Chandra

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 3: 602 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035590

Common Names

  • Gibsonia Justicia
  • Justicia Gibsonia
  • Gibsonia

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Description

Justicia gibsonia (also called Justicia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to the Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas, such as in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia gibsonia is a small, evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Justicia gibsonia are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia gibsonia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. The plants should be fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Justicia gibsonia

Justicia gibsonia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

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

Sigamony Stephen Richard Bennet (1940-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bennet' in the authors string.
Sumer Chandra: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sum.Chandra' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.