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Justicia pilosella
Justicia pilosella (Nees) Hilsenb.
Hairy Tube-tongue, Gregg's Tube-tongue, False Honeysuckle
Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)
Synonym(s): Adhatoda dipteracantha, Monechma pilosella, Siphonoglossa dipteracantha, Siphonoglossa greggii, Siphonoglossa pilosella
USDA Symbol: jupi5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: NM , TXNative Habitat: Woodlands' edge, Opening
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
Soil Description: Rocky, Gravelly
Conditions Comments: Usually found growing in a colony, and looks best when planted en masse. Great addition to a shade or woodland garden. Larval and nectar food plant for various species of checkerspot butterflies. Good for wetland gardens and habitat.
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Border, Erosion controlConspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: 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:Naval Air Station Kingsville - Kingsville, TX
Fredericksburg Nature Center - Fredericksburg, TX
Brackenridge Field Laboratory - Austin, TX
National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX
NPSOT - Williamson County Chapter - Georgetown, TX
Herbarium Specimen(s)
NPSOT 0528 Collected Jul 27, 1987 in Bexar County by Harry CliffeNPSOT 0318 Collected May 14, 1987 in Bexar County by Harry Cliffe
NPSOT 0852 Collected Apr 29, 1994 in Bexar County by Harry Cliffe
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonBibref 765 - McMillen's Texas Gardening: Wildflowers (1998) Howard, D.
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.
Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.
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Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterWebref 15 - The American Southwest (1994) John Crossley
Additional resources
USDA: Find Justicia pilosella in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Justicia pilosella in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Justicia pilosella
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-15Research By: NPIS