Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gonzalezii
ID:
1268913

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greenm.) Henrickson & Hiriart

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Aliso 12: 54 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268251

Common Names

  • Justicia Gonzalezii
  • Justicia
  • Gonzalezii

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Description

Justicia gonzalezii (also called 'Gonzalez's Justicia' and 'Gonzalez's Waterwillow', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is a small shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia gonzalezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia gonzalezii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened disc. The seedlings are small, green, and have small, white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia gonzalezii is a tropical plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings or division of the root ball.

Where to Find Justicia gonzalezii

Justicia gonzalezii is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, usually in 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,

References

Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
James Solberg Henrickson (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrickson' in the authors string.
Patricia Hiriart: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiriart' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.