Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
huacanensis
ID:
510313

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.F.Daniel & V.W.Steinm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 25: 200 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509645

Common Names

  • Justicia huacanensis
  • Huacanensis Justicia
  • Huacanensis Justicia Plant

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Description

Justicia huacanensis (also called Huacanensis Justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as mountains and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia huacanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia huacanensis has white flowers with purple spots and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia huacanensis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained rooting medium.

Where to Find Justicia huacanensis

Justicia huacanensis can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Justicia huacanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia huacanensis?

Justicia huacanensis

What is the natural habitat of Justicia huacanensis?

It is native to South America

What is the growth rate of Justicia huacanensis?

It grows slowly, reaching a height of up to 4 feet

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

Thomas Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.