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Justicia flava
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Catapu, Sofala, Mozambique
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Catapu, Sofala, Mozambique
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Catapu, Sofala, Mozambique
Photo: Bart Wursten
Catapu, Sofala, Mozambique
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| Synonyms: | |
| Common names: | Yellow justicia (English) |
| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Erect, branched perennial herb, up to c. 80 cm tall. Leaves opposite, lower leaves more or less broadly ovate, often more narrowly lanceolate-elliptic higher on the stems, mostly hairless above, thinly hairy below. Flowers in terminal spikes, yellow, held in overlapping green bracts covered in long spreading hairs. |
| Notes: | Superficially similar to Justicia kirkiana but, apart from being a perennial herb with a more branched, shrubby habit, the leaves are broader ovate, particularly below, and much less hairy. The inflorescence is hairy but not woolly. |
| Derivation of specific name: | flava: yellow |
| Habitat: | Grassland, woodland and scrub. |
| Altitude range: | |
| Flowering time: | Sep - May |
| Worldwide distribution: | Tropical East Africa to KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. |
| Mozambique distribution: | MS,GI,M |
| Growth form: | |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects (whose larvae eat this species): | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Content last updated: | Tuesday 8 June 2010 |
| Literature: |
Da Silva, M.C., Izidine, S. & Amude, A.B. (2004). A preliminary checklist of the vascular plants of Mozambique. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 30 Sabonet, Pretoria Page 19. Fabian, A. & Germishuizen, G. (1997). Wild Flowers of Northern South Africa. Fernwood Press, Vlaeburg. Pages 390 - 391. (Includes a picture). Mapaura, A & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 14. Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 19. Pooley, E. (1998). A Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Region. Natal Flora Publications Trust. Durban. Pages 306 - 307. (Includes a picture). Van Wyk, B. & Malan, S. (1988). Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of the Witwatersrand and Pretoria Region Struik, Cape Town Pages 94 - 95. (Includes a picture). |
Other sources of information about Justicia flava:
African Plant Database: Justicia flavaBiodiversity Explorer (Biodiversity of southern Africa): Justicia flava
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Justicia flava
Flora Zambesiaca web site: Justicia flava
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GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Justicia flava
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Justicia flava
JSTOR Plant Science: Justicia flava
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Justicia flava
Tropicos: Justicia flava
West African Plants database: Justicia flava
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