Biology:Justicia aurea

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Justicia aurea
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Justicia
Species:
J. aurea
Binomial name
Justicia aurea
Schltdl.
Synonyms

Justicia umbrosa Benth.

Justicia aurea, the Brazilian plume or yellow jacobinia, is an ornamental shrub native to the 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

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q3012770 entry