Status:
valid
Authors:
Durkee
Source:
ksu
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 65: 220 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353402
Common Names
- Panamense Justicia
- Panamense-Justicia
- Justicia panamense
Description
Justicia panamense (also called Panama Justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, wetlands, and woodlands. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate both drought and flooding.
Uses & Benefits
Justicia panamense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Justicia panamense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Justicia panamense is a tropical perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is best done in spring or early summer when the temperatures are warm. Plant the seeds in moist, well-drained soil and keep them moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle and spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Justicia panamense
Justicia panamense is native to Central America and is found in Panama and Costa Rica.
Justicia panamense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Justicia panamense?
Justicia panamense
What is the common name of Justicia panamense?
No common name
What type of plant is Justicia panamense?
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,