Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
funckii
ID:
355232

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 674 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354564

Common Names

  • Justicia Funckii
  • Funckii Justicia
  • Funckii

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Description

Justicia funckii (also called Funckii Justicia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a short stem with lanceolate leaves and white or pink flowers. It grows in moist soils in full sun or partial shade and is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Justicia funckii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Justicia funckii has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and covered in a thin, papery husk. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Justicia funckii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Justicia funckii

Justicia funckii is native to Mexico and Central America.

Justicia funckii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Justicia funckii?

Justicia funckii

What is the common name of Justicia funckii?

Funck's Justicia

What is the natural habitat of Justicia funckii?

Tropical regions of South America

Species in the Justicia genus

Justicia pampolystachys, Justicia panamense, Justicia panarensis, Justicia pannieri, Justicia ovalis, Justicia pedropalensis, Justicia orosiensis, Justicia otophora, Justicia pallida, Justicia ovata, Justicia oxypages, Justicia paucinervis, Justicia parguazensis, Justicia parimensis, Justicia paruana, Justicia oreopola, Justicia novogranatensis, Justicia nuriana, Justicia nyassana, Justicia neurochlamys, Justicia nervata, Justicia neurantha, Justicia niokolo-kobae, Justicia orchioides, Justicia oreophila, Justicia ochroleuca, Justicia phlebophylla, Justicia phyllostachys, Justicia phytolaccoides, Justicia piauhiensis, Justicia pittieri, Justicia pilosocordata, Justicia pinensis, Justicia pelianthia, Justicia petraea, Justicia pharmacodes, Justicia periplocifolia, Justicia polystachya, Justicia porphyrocoma, Justicia pinguior, Justicia potamophila, Justicia platysepala, Justicia plumbaginifolia, Justicia poggei, Justicia poilanei, Justicia polita, Justicia homblei, Justicia homoea, Justicia hookeriana, Justicia huambensis,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.