Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
segoviaensis
ID:
1414602

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Soumya & Sunojk.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 338(2): 222. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427067


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Description

Justicia segoviaensis (also called Segovia justicia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia segoviaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia segoviaensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia segoviaensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Central America. It is easily propagated by seed and can be cultivated in a variety of soils. It prefers moist, well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5. It is tolerant of drought and can withstand some shade.

Where to Find Justicia segoviaensis

Justicia segoviaensis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Justicia segoviaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia segoviaensis?

Justicia segoviaensis

What are the common names of Justicia segoviaensis?

Mountain justicia, mountain ebony

What is the natural habitat of Justicia segoviaensis?

Tropical rainforest

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

P. Sunojkumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sunojk.' in the authors string.
Puliyakode Soumya: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Soumya' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177440-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.