Kingdom Plantae Family Acanthaceae Scientific name Justicia umbrosa | Order Lamiales Genus Justicia Rank Species | |
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Similar Mandevilla funiformis, Ruellia macrantha, Scybalium, Begonia angularis, Aspidosperma parvifolium | ||
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.
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