More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Mints, Plantains, Olives, and Allies of Zihuatanejo
ORDER LAMIALES
Runyon's Water Willow
Justicia runyonii
Flowers by Colour
-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)
-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)
-Mints, Plantains, Olives, and Allies (Order Lamiales)
-Acanthus Family (Family Acanthaceae)
-Subfamily Acanthoideae
-Tribe Justicieae
-Genus Justicia
-Runyon's Water Willow (Justicia runyonii)
Runyon's water willow are water-loving plants, which grow in wetlands and damp habitats. These plants thrive in the warm tropical climates of Africa, India, and the Americas. The shrimp-like flowers of many species in this genus explain the common name "shrimp plant", and are much-loved by butterflies.
Description
• Justicia runyonii is a flowering perennial herb or low-growing shrub in the acanthus family (Acanthaceae). It has slender stems bearing opposite, simple leaves and produces tubular, two-lipped flowers typical of the genus Justicia. The flowers are often arranged in clusters or spikes and attract insect pollinators.
Range
• Justicia runyonii is a Mexican species associated with warm regions of the country. It is native to Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and the surrounding area.
Habitat
• It grows in warm environments, including tropical woodland, scrub, and forest margins. Like other members of the genus, it may occur in partially shaded sites among other vegetation.