Mohintli

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across North America (5 countries) and South America (Colombia).

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Lamiales (Lamiales)

Family

Acanthaceae

Genus

Justicia

Species

Justicia spicigera (Mohintli)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish yaxan

Similar Species in Justicia

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Blood root

Justicia secunda

Not Evaluated

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Brazilian-plume

Justicia carnea

Not Evaluated

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Malabar nut

Justicia adhatoda

Least Concern

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Shrimpplant

Justicia brandegeeana

Not Evaluated

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Warer willow

Justicia gendarussa

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mohintli?

The scientific name of Mohintli is Justicia spicigera. It belongs to the genus Justicia.

Where does Mohintli live?

Mohintli is found in Found across North America (5 countries) and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, United States.

What family does Mohintli belong to?

Mohintli (Justicia spicigera) belongs to the genus Justicia, which is part of the taxonomic family Acanthaceae.

What kingdom does Mohintli belong to?

Mohintli (Justicia spicigera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Mohintli?

The closest relatives of Mohintli in the genus Justicia include Blood root, Brazilian-plume, Malabar nut, Shrimpplant, Warer willow.