Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
myuros
ID:
354382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 118 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353714

Common Names

  • Justicia Myuros
  • Myuros Justicia
  • Myuros Plant

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Description

Justicia myuros (also called Mouse-tail Water Willow, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has narrow, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet areas, such as along streams, in marshes, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia myuros is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies and it can be used as a hedge or screen plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia myuros has small white flowers with yellow centers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia myuros is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or late autumn. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Justicia myuros

Justicia myuros can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Justicia myuros FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia myuros?

Justicia myuros

What is the family of Justicia myuros?

Acanthaceae

Where is Justicia myuros found?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:51176-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.