Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
1249081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 1: 75 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248419

Common Names

  • Justicia palmeri
  • Palmeri Justicia
  • Palmeri

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Description

Justicia palmeri (also called Palmer's Justicia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a herbaceous perennial growing to 0.5–1 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm diameter. It is found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, lakeshores, and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It has attractive, bright-colored flowers that attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia palmeri has small white flowers with five petals and a tubular corolla. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia palmeri is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and then transplanted into the garden in the fall.

Where to Find Justicia palmeri

Justicia palmeri is native to the southwestern United States.

Justicia palmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia palmeri?

Justicia palmeri

What is the common name of Justicia palmeri?

Palmer's Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia palmeri?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

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

Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.