Justicia scheidweileri

Flower name
Justicia scheidweileri
Scientific name
Justicia scheidweileri
Aliasポルフィロコーマ・ランケオラータ, Porphyrocoma lanceolata, シャウエリア, ポルフィロコーマ
Place of originendemic to Brazil
Place of floweringGarden, Botanical Gardens, Potted flower
Flowering seasonApril, May, June, July, August

What is Justicia scheidweileri

Justicia scheidweileri, native to Brazil, is an evergreen small shrub from the Acanthaceae family, genus Justicia . Its synonym is Porphyrocoma lanceolata. The plant grows to a height of 20-30 cm and has an upright form. The leaves are dark green with silver-white veins, lanceolate to elliptical in shape with a pointed tip, and are almost entire-margined, arranged oppositely. Blooming occurs from spring to summer, but in its native habitat, it flowers year-round. The red, spindle-shaped bracts at the top of the stem produce purple, tongue-shaped flowers. It is used for garden planting, potting, and as ground cover.

Origin of the Flower Name
The alternate name "Brazilian Fireworks" refers to its origin in Brazil, and the shape of the protruding flowers resembles fireworks. The genus name Porphyrocoma is a compound of the Latin words "Porphyro" (meaning "purple") and "coma" (meaning "tuft"). The species name "lanceolata" also comes from Latin, meaning "lanceolate" (spear-shaped).

Common Name: Justicia scheidweileri
Scientific Name: Justicia scheidweileri
Synonym: Porphyrocoma lanceolata
English Name: Brazilian Fireworks, Brazilian Fireworks Maracas, Rose Pine, Rose Pinecone, Rose Pinecone Flower, South African Acanthus, Jade Magic, Purple Shrimp Plant,
Classification: Lamiales order, Acanthaceae family, Justicia genus (Porphyrocoma genus)
Life Form: Evergreen small shrub
Origin: Brazil
Plant Height: 20-30 cm, Stem: Upright
Leaf Color: Dark green with silver-white veins, Leaf Shape: Lanceolate to elliptical with a pointed tip, almost entire, Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Blooming Period: Spring to summer, year-round in its native habitat, Inflorescence Shape: Spike inflorescence, Flowering Pattern: Tubular flowers protrude from spindle-shaped bracts, Flower Color: Purple, Red (bract color)
Uses: Garden planting, potting, ground cover.