Status:
valid
Authors:
Rueangs. & Chantar.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 162: 120 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339202
Common Names
- Justicia Prachuapensis
- Thai Justicia
- Thai Justicia Plant
Description
Justicia prachuapensis (also called Prachuap Justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub growing to 1 m tall. It is native to Thailand, and is found in rocky areas and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Justicia prachuapensis is used for its ornamental value in landscaping, as well as for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Justicia prachuapensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, curved stamen. The seed is a flat, brown, oval shape and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Justicia prachuapensis is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is easily propagated from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of light frost.
Where to Find Justicia prachuapensis
Justicia prachuapensis is found in Thailand.
Justicia prachuapensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Justicia prachuapensis?
Justicia prachuapensis
What is the common name of Justicia prachuapensis?
Prachuap Justicia
What is the natural habitat of Justicia prachuapensis?
It is native to Thailand
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,