Species Justicia orchioides

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Range:

Location unknown

Locations of Identifications

Etymology of Justicia:

For James Justice (1698–1763), Scottish horticulturist and writer and owner of two estates, Justice Hall (Berwickshire) and Crichton (Midlothian), where most of his gardening experiments took place. He introduced many ornamental plants to Scotland and cultured new varieties, including the first pineapple in Scotland. He spent large sums in importing foreign seeds, roots and trees; collecting tulips was one of his passions. He authored a well-received book, The Scots Gardener’s Director (1755), a work based on his practical experience of fruit gardening relating to the soil and climate of Scotland. His passion for introducing new plants brought about his financial ruin, and he had to sell his house and garden. He was a Fellow of the Royal Society.

Etymology of orchioides:

From the Latin ‘orchi’ / ‘orchis’ meaning ‘orchid’; and the Greek ‘oides’ / ‘oides’ meaning ‘in the form of’.

Scientific name:

Justicia orchioides L. f.

Common names:

Localities:

Southern Cape

South Africa

Synonym of:

Unknown

Long etymology:

Authors:

L. f.

Synonym status:

Accepted

Like J. cuneata but sometimes thorny and flowers smaller, less than 10 mm long. Sept.--Mar. Dry stony slopes, KM, SE (Little Karoo to E Cape and Northwest Province).