Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
veracruzana
ID:
1268184

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.F.Daniel

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 53: 48 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267522

Common Names

  • Justicia Veracruzana
  • Veracruzana Justicia
  • Veracruzana Justicia

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Description

Justicia veracruzana (also called Veracruz Justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry and moist forests. It has alternate, simple leaves with entire margins and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia veracruzana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, parks, and other outdoor spaces. It is known for its bright, showy flowers and its long flowering season. It is also used medicinally for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Justicia veracruzana is white and has five petals. The seed is small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia veracruzana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Justicia veracruzana

Justicia veracruzana is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Justicia veracruzana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia veracruzana?

Justicia veracruzana

What is the common name of Justicia veracruzana?

Veracruz Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia veracruzana?

It is native to 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

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.