Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lovoiensis
ID:
1588431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Champl.

Source:

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 146: 115 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000046816

Common Names

  • Justicia Lovoiensis
  • Lovoiensis Justicia
  • Lovoiensis

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Description

Justicia lovoiensis (also called Lovoi's Justicia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It has a single, white flower with a long, thin petal. It grows in moist, shady forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia lovoiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia lovoiensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia lovoiensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun. It is a slow-growing plant and can be divided every three to four years.

Where to Find Justicia lovoiensis

Justicia lovoiensis is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Justicia lovoiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia lovoiensis?

Justicia lovoiensis

What is the common name of Justicia lovoiensis?

Lovoi's Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia lovoiensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia

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.