Status:
valid
Authors:
Mildbr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 11: 53 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353738
Common Names
- Kiwuensis Justicia
- Kiwuensis Plant
- Kiwuensis Flower
Description
Justicia kiwuensis (also called Kiwu Justicia, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub native to Africa. 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, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Justicia kiwuensis is an ornamental plant that is often used for landscaping and for its attractive foliage. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Justicia kiwuensis has small white flowers with yellow centers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Justicia kiwuensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they take root, which usually takes about 2-3 weeks. Once the cuttings have taken root, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.
Where to Find Justicia kiwuensis
Justicia kiwuensis is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Justicia kiwuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Justicia kiwuensis?
Justicia kiwuensis
What is the common name of Justicia kiwuensis?
Kiwuensis Justicia
What is the natural habitat of Justicia kiwuensis?
It is found in wet forests, along streams, and in moist meadows in Central and South America.
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,