Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
valvata
ID:
1219724

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.F.Daniel

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 282 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219062

Common Names

  • Justicia valvata
  • Valvate Justicia
  • Valvata Justicia

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Description

Justicia valvata (also called 'Valvate Justicia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a creeping habit and produces small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia valvata is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a hedge or border plant. It has fragrant white flowers in winter and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. It is a low maintenance plant and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Justicia valvata are small and white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia valvata is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a flat or container filled with moist potting mix. Keep the container in a warm, bright location and water regularly. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from the stems and place them in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water them regularly. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Justicia valvata

Justicia valvata can be found in the wild in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Justicia valvata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia valvata?

Justicia valvata

What is the common name of Justicia valvata?

Valvate Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia valvata?

It is found in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, growing in moist, shady places in 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,

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.