Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.F.Deng, Y.Tong & Y.S.Huang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 246: 128 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344814
Common Names
- Justicia weihongjinii
- Weihongjinii Justicia
- Weihongjin Justicia
Description
Justicia weihongjinii (also called Weihongjin's Justicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It grows up to 3 meters tall and has large, glossy leaves. It is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Justicia weihongjinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Justicia weihongjinii has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. Seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Justicia weihongjinii can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0 and should be grown in partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Justicia weihongjinii
Justicia weihongjinii is found in the tropical forests of China.
Justicia weihongjinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Justicia weihongjinii?
Justicia weihongjinii
What is the common name of Justicia weihongjinii?
Weihongjinii Justicia
What is the natural habitat of Justicia weihongjinii?
Justicia weihongjinii is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia
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
Yun Fei Deng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.F.Deng' in the authors string.
Yi Tong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Tong' in the authors string.