Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
leonardii
ID:
355069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wassh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Baileya 19: 3 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354401

Common Names

  • Justicia Leonardii
  • Leonard's Justicia
  • Leonard's Plume

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Description

Justicia leonardii (also called Leonardii Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It usually grows in tropical and subtropical regions, and is found in moist habitats such as swamps, wetlands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia leonardii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia leonardii has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a rounded shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia leonardii is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly until the plant is established.

Where to Find Justicia leonardii

Justicia leonardii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Justicia leonardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia leonardii?

Justicia leonardii

What is the common name of Justicia leonardii?

Leonardii Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia leonardii?

It is native to India

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

Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.