Justicia umbrosa
| Justicia umbrosa | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Acanthaceae |
| Genus: | Justicia |
| Species: | J. umbrosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Justicia umbrosa Benth. | |
Justicia umbrosa (Brazilian plume, yellow jacobinia; syn. Adhatoda umbrosa Ness, and Justicia aurea Schltdl.) is an ornamental shrub native of Cerrado vegetation of Brazil. This plant may be propagated by herbaceous stem cutting, and it can usually get to 1,50 - 2,50 m tall. They flourish in the shade, and will not do well if overwatered.
A variety with white flowers
See also
External links
- Justicia aurea
- (Spanish) Justicia aurea
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