Status:
valid
Authors:
Profice
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 61: S86 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749377
Common Names
- Goianiensis Justicia
- Goianense Justicia
- Goianense Bush Justicia
Description
Justicia goianiensis (also called Goiás Justicia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Justicia goianiensis is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Justicia goianiensis has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Justicia goianiensis is a perennial herb native to tropical South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Justicia goianiensis
Justicia goianiensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the tropical forests of the Amazon Basin.
Justicia goianiensis FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Justicia goianiensis?
Justicia goianiensis prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils.
What is the average height of Justicia goianiensis?
Justicia goianiensis typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet.
What type of soil does Justicia goianiensis prefer?
Justicia goianiensis prefers moist, well-drained soils.
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,