Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tuxtlensis
ID:
355329

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.F.Daniel

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 53: 38 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354661

Common Names

  • Tuxtla Justicia
  • Tuxtla False Acalypha
  • Tuxtla Justicia

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Description

Justicia tuxtlensis (also called Justicia tuxtleca, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows, and has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia tuxtlensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia tuxtlensis has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and covered in a thin, papery husk. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia tuxtlensis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Justicia tuxtlensis should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Justicia tuxtlensis

Justicia tuxtlensis is native to Mexico and can be found in wet, marshy areas.

Justicia tuxtlensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia tuxtlensis?

Justicia tuxtlensis

What is the common name of Justicia tuxtlensis?

Tuxtla justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia tuxtlensis?

It is found in moist forests and grasslands

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

Thomas Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.