Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
longiacuminata
ID:
1243612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 27: 78 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242950

Common Names

  • Justicia longiacuminata
  • Long-tailed Justicia
  • Long-tailed Water-willow

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Description

Justicia longiacuminata (also called Long-acuminate Justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Bolivia, typically growing to a height of 1–2 m. It has a rounded habit, with ovate-lanceolate leaves, and white or pink flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade, and is hardy to USDA zone 8.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia longiacuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia longiacuminata is a white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia longiacuminata is an annual herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, cuttings, or division. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the stems and leaves and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division of the plant is also possible, as it will form clumps of plants. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Justicia longiacuminata

Justicia longiacuminata is native to Bolivia and can be found in the departments of Santa Cruz and Beni.

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

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.