Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
leucostachya
ID:
355053

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bremek.) V.A.W.Graham

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43: 598 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354385

Common Names

  • Justicia Leucostachya
  • White-Spiked Justicia
  • White-Spiked Plume

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Description

Justicia leucostachya (also called White-spiked 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 leucostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia leucostachya has white or pink flowers with yellow throats. The flowers are arranged in clusters and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia leucostachya is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in the spring or early summer. Take 3-4 inch cuttings and dip them in rooting hormone before planting in moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Justicia leucostachya

Justicia leucostachya is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Justicia leucostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia leucostachya?

Justicia leucostachya

What is the common name of Justicia leucostachya?

White-spiked Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia leucostachya?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central 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,

References

Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.
Victoria Anne Wassell Graham (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.W.Graham' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:945736-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.