← All native species
Acanthaceae
Justicia brevipila
H
IUCN: VulnerableNative species library
Not currently in the nursery
We can propagate most native species on request — get in touch to discuss timeline and quantity.
About
This herbaceous plant belongs to a genus widely distributed in tropical and warm temperate regions of Africa, including Kenya. Species within its section typically display abbreviated axillary spikes with leaf-like inflorescence bracts. It produces fusiform capsules containing tuberculate seeds.
Sources
Researched with web grounding from: kew.org, researchgate.net. Please verify with local knowledge before relying on these notes.