Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
petterssonii
ID:
1040709

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedrén) Vollesen

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Acanth.(2): 580 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040047

Common Names

  • Justicia petterssonii
  • Pettersson's Justicia
  • Pettersson's Water Willow

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Description

Justicia petterssonii (also called Pettersson's Justicia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped, pointed leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forest and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia petterssonii is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental plant in homes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia petterssonii has small, white, tubular flowers that are borne in clusters at the end of the branches. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia petterssonii can be propagated by division or from seed. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Justicia petterssonii

Justicia petterssonii is found in the tropical regions of Central America, including parts of Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

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

Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.
Bo Christer Mikael Hedrén (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedrén' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.