Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
serrana
ID:
354666

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kameyama

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bol. Bot. (São Paulo) 14: 201 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353998

Common Names

  • Justicia Serrana
  • Justicia Serrana Plant
  • Serrana Plant

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Description

Justicia serrana (also called Saw-toothed Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has bright yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical forests, dry forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia serrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia serrana can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Justicia serrana

Justicia serrana is native to Mexico and Central America.

Justicia serrana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia serrana?

Justicia serrana

What is the common name of Justicia serrana?

Serrated Justicia

What type of plant is Justicia serrana?

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

Cíntia Kameyama (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kameyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:987131-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.