Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
354354

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Leonard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Los Angeles County Mus. Contr. Sci. 32: 10 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353686

Common Names

  • Justicia Involucrata
  • Shrubby Justicia
  • Bract Plant

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Description

Justicia involucrata (also called Red Justicia, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a spreading habit and is usually found in rocky areas and on dry slopes. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, tubular, red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia involucrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is also used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia involucrata has small, white flowers that are grouped in clusters and are followed by small, black berries. The seedlings are small and have a single, needle-like leaf. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia involucrata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It is native to South America and is hardy to USDA zone 9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Justicia involucrata

Justicia involucrata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Justicia involucrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia involucrata?

Justicia involucrata

What is the common name of Justicia involucrata?

Cup-flower

What type of plant is Justicia involucrata?

A species of flowering plant

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:132946-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.