Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pohliana
ID:
750038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Profice

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 61: S87 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749371

Common Names

  • Pohliana Justicia
  • Pohli Justicia
  • Pohli Bush Justicia

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Description

Justicia pohliana (also called Pohl's 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 pohliana is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia pohliana has white or pinkish flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia pohliana can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Justicia pohliana

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

Justicia pohliana FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Justicia pohliana?

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

What is the average height of Justicia pohliana?

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

What type of soil does Justicia pohliana prefer?

Justicia pohliana 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,

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