Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
1588954

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.D.Jacks.

Source:

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 2: 741 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000046998

Common Names

  • Justicia micrantha
  • Small-flowered Justicia
  • Small-flowered Plume

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Description

Justicia micrantha (also called Small-flowered Justicia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia micrantha is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia micrantha has white to pale pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin, with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia micrantha is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be about 10 cm long. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium such as perlite, vermiculite, or sand and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Justicia micrantha

Justicia micrantha can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Justicia micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia micrantha?

Justicia micrantha

What is the common name of Justicia micrantha?

Small-flowered Justicia

What is the family of Justicia micrantha?

Acanthaceae

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.