Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
longipetiolata
ID:
1553057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Tong & Y.F.Deng

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 413(4): 282. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032889

Common Names

  • Long-petiole Justicia
  • Long-petiole Water-willow
  • Long-petiole Willow-herb

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Description

Justicia longipetiolata (also called Longipetiolata's Justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with lance-shaped leaves and white or pink flowers. It is native to Mexico and can be found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia longipetiolata is used in traditional medicine and has ornamental uses in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia longipetiolata has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia longipetiolata can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. Cuttings of young shoots can be taken in spring or summer and will root easily in a cold frame.

Where to Find Justicia longipetiolata

Justicia longipetiolata can be found in Mexico.

Justicia longipetiolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia longipetiolata?

Justicia longipetiolata

What is the natural habitat of Justicia longipetiolata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico.

What are the common names of Justicia longipetiolata?

Long-petioled justicia, Long-petioled water willow, and Long-petioled willow

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

Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.