Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
totonaca
ID:
1553065

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.F.Daniel

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. Ser. 4, 66(3): 77. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032897

Common Names

  • Totonaca Justicia
  • Totonaca Water-willow
  • Totonaca Willow-herb

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Description

Justicia totonaca (also called Totonaca's Justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with lance-shaped leaves and white or pink flowers. It is native to Mexico and can be found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia totonaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia totonaca has a flower head that is cylindrical in shape and is made up of many small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia totonaca is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to plant in early spring or late fall. It can be pruned to keep it looking neat and tidy.

Where to Find Justicia totonaca

Justicia totonaca is native to Mexico.

Justicia totonaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia totonaca?

Justicia totonaca

What is the common name of Justicia totonaca?

Totonaca Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia totonaca?

It is found in grasslands and meadows in western Mexico.

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

Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.