Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
nicaraguensis
ID:
1248677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Durkee

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9(4): 508. 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248015

Common Names

  • Justicia Nicaraguensis
  • Justicia
  • Justicia Nicaraguensis

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Uses & Benefits

Justicia nicaraguensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia nicaraguensis has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia nicaraguensis is a perennial plant native to Central America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Justicia nicaraguensis

Justicia nicaraguensis is native to Nicaragua. It can be found in the tropical forests and shrubbery of the region.

Justicia nicaraguensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia nicaraguensis?

Justicia nicaraguensis

What is the common name of Justicia nicaraguensis?

Nicaraguan Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia nicaraguensis?

It is native to Central America

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

LaVerne Durkee (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durkee' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.