Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
prevostiae
ID:
1278133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wassh.

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 54: 294 (2002 publ. 2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277471

Common Names

  • Justicia prevostiae
  • Prevost's Justicia
  • Prevost's Waterwillow

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Description

Justicia prevostiae (also called Prevost's justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as coastal bluffs and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia prevostiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia prevostiae has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia prevostiae is a stem plant that can be propagated by cutting the stems and replanting them in the substrate. It can be cultivated in medium to high light and prefers a nutrient-rich substrate. It should be fertilized regularly with a liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Justicia prevostiae

Justicia prevostiae is native to Mexico and can be found in dry scrub and grasslands.

Justicia prevostiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia prevostiae?

Justicia prevostiae

What type of plant is Justicia prevostiae?

Herb

Where is Justicia prevostiae native to?

Tropical regions of South America

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

Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.