Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pittieri
ID:
354215

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Primit. Fl. Costaric. 2: 312 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353547

Common Names

  • Justicia Pittieri
  • Pittieri Justicia
  • Pittieri Justicia Plant

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Description

Justicia pittieri (also called 'Pittieri' and 'Pittieri 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 pittieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia pittieri has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia pittieri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires minimal pruning.

Where to Find Justicia pittieri

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

Justicia pittieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia pittieri?

Justicia pittieri

What is the family of Justicia pittieri?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Justicia pittieri?

Pittieri justicia

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

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.