Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
metallorum
ID:
1246658

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.A.Duvign.

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 96: 148 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245996

Common Names

  • Justicia metallorum
  • Metallic Justicia
  • Silver Justicia

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Description

Justicia metallorum (also called 'Climbing Justicia' and 'African Water Willow', among many other common names) is a perennial climber native to tropical Africa. It has small, blue flowers with yellow throats and dark green leaves. It grows in forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia metallorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia metallorum has small, white flowers that are borne in a spike-like cluster. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, glossy surface. The seedlings have a short, thin stem and a single pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia metallorum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by division of the root clump. It is best grown in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the garden.

Where to Find Justicia metallorum

Justicia metallorum is native to Central America.

Justicia metallorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia metallorum?

Justicia metallorum

What is the common name of Justicia metallorum?

Metall's Justicia

What type of plant is Justicia metallorum?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.