Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rusbyi
ID:
354648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindau) V.A.W.Graham

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(4): 605. 1988 [28 Nov 1988]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353980

Common Names

  • Justicia Rusbyi
  • Rusby's Justicia
  • Rusbyi Justicia

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Synonyms

  • Justicia matthewsii Rusby ex Lindau [unknown]

Description

Justicia rusbyi (also called Rusby's Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia rusbyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia rusbyi has white flowers with yellow throats and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem. The seeds are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia rusbyi 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 rusbyi

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

Justicia rusbyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia rusbyi?

Justicia rusbyi

What is the common name of Justicia rusbyi?

Rusby's Justicia

What type of plant is Justicia rusbyi?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family 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

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Victoria Anne Wassell Graham (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.W.Graham' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.