Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
zopilotensis
ID:
1269248

Status:
valid

Authors:
Henrickson & Hiriart

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Aliso 12(1): 52. 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268586

Common Names

  • Justicia zopilotensis
  • Zopilote Justicia
  • Zopilote Justicia Plant

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Description

Justicia zopilotensis (also called Zopilote Justicia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to western South America. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has dark green leaves and white flowers. Its habitat includes open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia zopilotensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia zopilotensis has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of two to four. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia zopilotensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Justicia zopilotensis

Justicia zopilotensis can be found in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico.

Justicia zopilotensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia zopilotensis?

Justicia zopilotensis

What is the family of Justicia zopilotensis?

Acanthaceae

What is the natural habitat of Justicia zopilotensis?

Dry forests and scrublands

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

James Solberg Henrickson (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrickson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279162-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.