Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
maguirei
ID:
1260528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wassh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 64: 235. 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259866

Common Names

  • Justicia maguirei
  • Maguire's Justicia
  • Maguire's Waterwillow

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Description

Justicia maguirei (also called Maguire's Justicia, among many other common names) is a shrub found in the Himalayas. It has an erect stem, with ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia maguirei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia maguirei is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia maguirei is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is hardy to USDA Zone 27.

Where to Find Justicia maguirei

Justicia maguirei can be found in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru.

Justicia maguirei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia maguirei?

Justicia maguirei

What is the common name of Justicia maguirei?

Maguire's Waterwillow

What is the natural habitat of Justicia maguirei?

It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and along streams and rivers

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

Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.