Status:
valid
Authors:
Wassh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
BioLlania, Ed. Espec. 6: 545. 1997 ; J.J. Wurdack Festschr.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237760
Common Names
- Justicia manserichensis
- Manserichensis Tree
- Manserichensis
Description
Justicia manserichensis (also called Manseriche Justicia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and leathery leaves. It grows in tropical forests and dry scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Justicia manserichensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used for making tea. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Justicia manserichensis has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Justicia manserichensis is a perennial evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is best grown in a sheltered position, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It can be propagated by cuttings in late spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Justicia manserichensis
Justicia manserichensis is native to Central America.
Justicia manserichensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Justicia manserichensis?
Justicia manserichensis
What is the common name of Justicia manserichensis?
Manseriche Justicia
What type of plant is Justicia manserichensis?
Tropical shrub
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,