Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
straminea
ID:
354499

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.N.Gibson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 34(6): 74 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353831

Common Names

  • Justicia straminea
  • Straminea Justicia
  • Stramineous Justicia

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Description

Justicia straminea (also called Stramineous Plume, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a bushy, upright habit and produces white flowers with yellow throats. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in woodlands and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia straminea is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is known for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia straminea has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia straminea is a perennial, evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Where to Find Justicia straminea

Justicia straminea is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

Justicia straminea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia straminea?

Justicia straminea

What is the common name of Justicia straminea?

Straminea Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia straminea?

It is found in wet forests, along streams, and in moist meadows in Central and South America.

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

Dorothy N. Gibson (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.N.Gibson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:288980-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.