Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
reitzii
ID:
1235501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Sellowia 9: 85 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234839

Common Names

  • Reitz's Justicia
  • Reitz's Plant
  • Reitz's Flower

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Description

Justicia reitzii (also called 'Reitz's Justicia', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub with a rounded growth habit. It is native to Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina, and grows in dry, open habitats. Its leaves are ovate, and its flowers are white with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia reitzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia reitzii has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed capsules. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia reitzii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Cut back in late fall to encourage new growth in the spring.

Where to Find Justicia reitzii

Justicia reitzii can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.

Justicia reitzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia reitzii?

Justicia reitzii

What is the common name of Justicia reitzii?

Reitz's Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia reitzii?

It is native to the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia

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

Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.