Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
niassensis
ID:
1588449

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vollesen

Source:

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Fl. Zambes. 8(6): 174 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000046834

Common Names

  • Justicia Niassensis
  • Niassensis Justicia
  • Niassensis

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Description

Justicia niassensis (also called Justicia niassense, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and yellow anthers. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry bushland and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia niassensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia niassensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia niassensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun. It is a slow-growing plant and can be divided every three to four years.

Where to Find Justicia niassensis

Justicia niassensis is native to Mozambique and can be found in the Niassa Reserve.

Justicia niassensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia niassensis?

Justicia niassensis

What is the common name of Justicia niassensis?

Niassa Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia niassensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia

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.