Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
schultesii
ID:
1219740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 31: 545 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219078

Common Names

  • Justicia schultesii
  • Schultes' Justicia
  • Schultesii Justicia

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Description

Justicia schultesii (also called the Schultes' justicia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Colombia. It has small, white flowers and is often used as an ornamental plant. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is often found in woodlands, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia schultesii is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a hedge or border plant. It has fragrant white flowers in winter and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. It is a low maintenance plant and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Justicia schultesii are small and white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Where to Find Justicia schultesii

Justicia schultesii can be found in the wild in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Justicia schultesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia schultesii?

Justicia schultesii

What is the common name of Justicia schultesii?

Schultes' Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia schultesii?

It is found in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, growing in moist, shady places in forests

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

Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.