Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
saxatilis
ID:
1330690

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Munday) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 44: 46 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343144

Common Names

  • Justicia
  • Saxatilis Justicia
  • Rocky Justicia

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Description

Justicia saxatilis (also called Rock Justicia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia saxatilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is ideal for rock gardens, edging, and in containers. It is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia saxatilis has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black, and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia saxatilis is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Justicia saxatilis

Justicia saxatilis can be found in India.

Justicia saxatilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia saxatilis?

Justicia saxatilis

What type of plant is Justicia saxatilis?

Herb

Where is Justicia saxatilis native to?

South Africa

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

Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.
J. Munday (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munday' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77148891-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.