Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) V.A.W.Graham
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43: 591 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275317
Common Names
- Justicia migeodii
- Migeod's Justicia
- Justicia
Description
Justicia migeodii (also called 'Migeod's Justicia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Justicia migeodii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Justicia migeodii has yellow flowers with purple centres, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Justicia migeodii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Justicia migeodii
Justicia migeodii is native to Madagascar and can be found in humid forests and along rivers.
Justicia migeodii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Justicia migeodii?
Justicia migeodii
What is the common name of Justicia migeodii?
Justicia
What is the family of Justicia migeodii?
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,