Flora of Acanthaceae of Iguaçu National Park, Paraná, Brazil

Abstract Species of Acanthaceae are predominantly associated with conserved forest environments such as Iguaçu National Park (PARNA Iguaçu), which is composed Semideciduous Seasonal Forest and Araucaria forest. The aim this work was to perform a floristic study PARNA Iguaçu, botanical illustrations, an identification key descriptions the species. Collections were carried out monthly from August 2015 July 2016, in areas Céu Azul, Capanema Foz do Iguaçu. individuals collected deposited UNOP herbarium specimens present herbaria EVB, HCF, MBM UNOP, well virtual Reflora SpeciesLink, analyzed. A total 13 native species recorded Atlantic Forest, distributed seven genera. Justicia most representative, five In all, 12 new records made for eight Forest. Of found, three threatened extinction, one considered vulnerable two categorized endangered, reinforces role in-situ conservation state Paraná.