Justicia pilosella
Gregg's Tube Tongue
Also known as: Adhatoda dipteracantha Nees +5 more
- Adhatoda dipteracantha Nees
- Dipteracanthus procumbens Nees
- Monechma pilosella Nees
- Siphonoglossa dipteracantha (Nees) A.Heller
- Siphonoglossa greggii Greenm. & C.H.Thomps.
- Siphonoglossa pilosella (Nees) Torr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Justicia pilosella (commonly known as Gregg's tube tongue) is a herbaceous perennial within the Acanthaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Texas