Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tenuissima
ID:
354517

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B.Imlay

Source:
ksu

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 147 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353849

Common Names

  • Justicia tenuissima
  • Thin Justicia
  • Thin False Acanthus

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Description

Justicia tenuissima (also called Tenuissima 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 tenuissima is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract pollinators. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia tenuissima has 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 tenuissima can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Justicia tenuissima

Justicia tenuissima is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Justicia tenuissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia tenuissima?

Justicia tenuissima

What is the common name of Justicia tenuissima?

Very Slender Justicia

What is the habitat of Justicia tenuissima?

It is found in moist, shady areas of tropical and subtropical regions

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

Joan B. Imlay (1912-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Imlay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:51719-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.