Dianthera angusta (Chapm.) Small

Nomenclature and Classification

Dianthera angusta, commonly called the pineland waterwillow, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Acanthaceae family. It has been classified in both the genus Justicia and the genus Dianthera.

Plant Growth Form

This species is a dicotyledonous perennial herb.

Native Distribution Range

Its native distribution covers parts of Florida and a small number of areas in Georgia.

General Habitat

It grows in habitats near lakes and ponds, as well as in wet pineland and prairie areas.

Georgia-specific Habitats

In Georgia, it has been found growing in roadside ditches, and alongside Hartwrightia in shallow sloughs and wet savannas.