Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
striolata
ID:
354487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mildbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 411 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353819

Common Names

  • Justicia striolata
  • Striolata Justicia
  • Striolate Justicia

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Description

Justicia striolata (also called 'Striolata Justicia' or 'Striolata Justicias', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Brazil and found in wet forests, often near streams. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1.5 m tall, with elliptic, opposite leaves and white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia striolata is a white to pale pink, tubular flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia striolata 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 striolata

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

Justicia striolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia striolata?

Justicia striolata

What is the common name of Justicia striolata?

Striolate Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia striolata?

Tropical and subtropical moist 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,

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