Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
nyassana
ID:
354118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20: 66 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353450

Common Names

  • Justicia Nyassana
  • Nyassana Justicia
  • Nyassana

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Description

Justicia nyassana (also called African Water Willow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia nyassana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia nyassana has white, tubular flowers with yellow throats and black spots. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia nyassana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Justicia nyassana

Justicia nyassana is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Justicia nyassana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia nyassana?

Justicia nyassana

What is the common name of Justicia nyassana?

No common name

What type of plant is Justicia nyassana?

A species of flowering plant

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

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.