Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
roigii
ID:
354602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton ex Alain

Source:
ksu

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Contr. Ocas. Mus. Hist. Nat. Colegio "De La Salle" 15: 22 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353934

Common Names

  • Justicia Roigii
  • Roigii's Justicia
  • Justicia Roigii

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Description

Justicia roigii (also called 'Roig's Justicia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has an erect stem, reaching a height of up to 1 m, with opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in the Atlantic Forest biome, in the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, in areas of high altitude, between 900 and 1,400 m.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia roigii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia roigii has white or pinkish flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia roigii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Justicia roigii

Justicia roigii can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Justicia roigii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia roigii?

Justicia roigii

What is the common name of Justicia roigii?

Roigii Justicia

What is the family of Justicia roigii?

Acanthaceae

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:133082-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.