Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
leucoxiphus
ID:
1285338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vollesen, Cheek & Ghogue

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 129 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284676

Common Names

  • Justicia leucoxiphus
  • Leucoxiphus Justicia
  • Justicia leucoxiphus

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Description

Justicia leucoxiphus (also called white-flowered justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to tropical America and is found in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia leucoxiphus is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Justicia leucoxiphus are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia leucoxiphus is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers partial shade and can tolerate some sun.

Where to Find Justicia leucoxiphus

Justicia leucoxiphus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Justicia leucoxiphus FAQ

What is the common name of Justicia leucoxiphus?

White-haired Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia leucoxiphus?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the scientific name of Justicia leucoxiphus?

Justicia leucoxiphus

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

Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.
Jean-Paul Ghogue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghogue' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.