Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pinensis
ID:
354218

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
ksu

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 45: 374 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353550

Common Names

  • Justicia pinensis
  • Pinensis Justicia
  • Pinensis Plant

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Description

Justicia pinensis (also called 'Pinensis' and 'Pinensis Justicia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has an erect stem and lanceolate leaves with a serrated margin. It grows in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia pinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Justicia pinensis is white or pink in color, with a tubular shape. The seed is small and black in color. Seedlings have a single stem with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia pinensis is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be taken from the tips of the stems.

Where to Find Justicia pinensis

Justicia pinensis can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Justicia pinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia pinensis?

Justicia pinensis

What are the common names of Justicia pinensis?

Pineland Water Willow, Pineland Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia pinensis?

It is native to tropical America and is found in wet places such as swamps, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers

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,

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