Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
schomburgkiana
ID:
354735

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(4): 607. 1988 [28 Nov 1988]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354067

Common Names

  • Justicia schomburgkiana
  • Schomburgk's Justicia
  • Schomburgk's Water Willow

Searching for Justicia schomburgkiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Justicia schomburgkiana (also called Schomburgkiana Water-willow, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia schomburgkiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia schomburgkiana is a white to pinkish-white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

Searching for Justicia schomburgkiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia schomburgkiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers.

Where to Find Justicia schomburgkiana

Justicia schomburgkiana is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Minas Gerais.

Justicia schomburgkiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia schomburgkiana?

Justicia schomburgkiana

What is the common name of Justicia schomburgkiana?

Schomburgk's Justicia

What is the habitat of Justicia schomburgkiana?

It is found in moist, shady areas of tropical and subtropical regions

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' 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.