Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
jamaicensis
ID:
1041735

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton) Stearn

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 52: 642 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041073

Common Names

  • Justicia
  • Jamaican Justicia
  • Jamaican Flower

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Description

Justicia jamaicensis (also called Jamaican Justicia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Jamaica. It is a small, green plant with small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and in wet rock crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia jamaicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia jamaicensis is a white to pinkish-white, tubular corolla with five petals. The seed is a small, ovoid capsule containing several small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with ovate to oblong leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia jamaicensis is a tropical perennial that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-draining soil in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Justicia jamaicensis

Justicia jamaicensis is native to the Caribbean. It can be found in the wild in Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
William T. Stearn (1911-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stearn' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.