Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
parabolica
ID:
750046

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Profice

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 61: S87 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749379

Common Names

  • Parabolica Justicia
  • Parabolic Justicia
  • Parabolic Bush Justicia

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Description

Justicia parabolica (also called Parabolic Justicia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia parabolica is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia parabolica has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia parabolica is a perennial herb native to tropical South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Justicia parabolica

Justicia parabolica is native to Brazil and can be found in the tropical forests of the Amazon Basin.

Justicia parabolica FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Justicia parabolica?

Justicia parabolica prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils.

What is the average height of Justicia parabolica?

Justicia parabolica typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet.

What type of soil does Justicia parabolica prefer?

Justicia parabolica prefers moist, well-drained soils.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Sheila Regina Profice (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Profice' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60456566-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.