Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
uliginosa
ID:
692187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 30: 199 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691520



Common Names

  • Uliginosa Fonkia
  • Fonkia Uliginosa
  • Uliginosa


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Description

Fonkia uliginosa (also called Marsh Fonkia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has an upright, bushy habit and is usually 2-3 m tall. Its leaves are dark green, oval-shaped and are arranged in whorls. It is found in moist, well-drained soils in marshes and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Fonkia uliginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fonkia uliginosa has small, white flowers that are tubular in shape. Its seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are slender with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fonkia uliginosa is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best to start seeds indoors in late winter or early spring and transplant them outdoors after the last frost. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Fonkia uliginosa

Fonkia uliginosa is native to China and Japan.

Fonkia uliginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fonkia uliginosa?

Fonkia uliginosa

What is the common name of Fonkia uliginosa?

Uliginosa Fonkia

What is the natural habitat of Fonkia uliginosa?

Mountainous regions of China

Species in the Fonkia genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:803140-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].