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Marcus, Joseph A.
Justicia pacifica
Justicia pacifica (Oerst.) Hemsl.
Runyon's Water-willow
Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)
Synonym(s): Adhatoda furcata, Adhatoda furcata var. terminalis, Justicia caudata, Justicia furcata, Justicia runyonii
USDA Symbol: JUPA7
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Pubescence: Puberulent
Leaf Margin: Entire
Leaf Apex: Acuminate
Leaf Base: Cuneate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: One to three feet in height.
Fruit: Capsule green. Seeds black.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: Texas Rio Grande Valley and Northern Mexico.
Native Habitat: Moist, partly shady soils.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Conditions Comments: The foliage of this plant turns a deep, reddish maroon and retains this hue until it drops, usually in January. Then it is time to cut back the plant; for its next growing cycle. Propagation is usually achieved by planting cuttings.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesAttracts: Butterflies
Nectar Source: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Justicia pacifica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Justicia pacifica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Justicia pacifica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-03-02Research By: Joseph A. Marcus