Justicia polystachia
Also known as: Amphiscopia polystachya (Lam.) Nees +2 more
- Amphiscopia polystachya (Lam.) Nees
- Ecbolium polystachyum (Lam.) Kuntze
- Justicia membranacea Rich.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Justicia polystachia is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Justicia is notably large, comprising more than 900 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, French Guiana, Surinam, Venezuela