Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rusbyana
ID:
1045772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 4: 243 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045110

Common Names

  • Justicia Rusbyana
  • Rusbyana Justicia
  • Justicia

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Description

Justicia rusbyana (also called 'Rusby's Justicia', among many other common names) is a small perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It has long, narrow leaves with a white or pinkish vein pattern, and small pink or white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia rusbyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia rusbyana is white, with a yellow center and a tubular shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia rusbyana is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, it is best to take cuttings from the tips of the branches and place them in a rooting hormone before planting them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Justicia rusbyana

Justicia rusbyana can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

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

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.