Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
nkandlaensis
ID:
1324516

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Immelman) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 29: 790 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336970

Common Names

  • Justicia Nkandlaensis
  • Nkandlaensis's Justicia
  • Nkandlaensis Justicia

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Description

Justicia nkandlaensis (also called Nkandla justicia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grasslands. It is also found in disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia nkandlaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia nkandlaensis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia nkandlaensis is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-ripe shoots and planted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Justicia nkandlaensis

Justicia nkandlaensis is native to the tropical forests of South Africa. It can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Justicia nkandlaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia nkandlaensis?

Justicia nkandlaensis

What is the common name of Justicia nkandlaensis?

Nkandla Justicia

Where is Justicia nkandlaensis native to?

South Africa

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

Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.
Kathleen Leonore Immelman (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Immelman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77132034-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.