Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
wasshausenii
ID:
1330316

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kottaim.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 213: 70 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342770

Common Names

  • Justicia wasshausenii
  • Wasshausenii Justicia
  • Wasshausenii

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Description

Justicia wasshausenii (also called Wässhausen's Justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It typically grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 2,000-3,000m. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia wasshausenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia wasshausenii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves and a single white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia wasshausenii is a perennial shrub that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Justicia wasshausenii

Justicia wasshausenii is native to Central America and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Justicia wasshausenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia wasshausenii?

Justicia wasshausenii

What is the natural habitat of Justicia wasshausenii?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

What is the flowering season of Justicia wasshausenii?

It flowers from April to June.

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

Ramalingam Kottaimuthu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kottaim.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147857-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.