Caldesia janaki-ammaliae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
janaki-ammaliae
ID:
917647
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guha & M.S.Mondal
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 27(Suppl.): 1102 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916982
Common Names
- Janaki-Ammaliae Caldesia
- Janaki-Ammaliae Star-of-Bethlehem
- Janaki-Ammaliae Star of Bethlehem
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caldesia janaki-ammaliae (also called Janaki-ammalia's Caldesia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It has a green stem and its leaves are alternate, simple, lanceolate and entire. It is native to India and found in the Western Ghats. It is usually found in moist deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Caldesia janaki-ammaliae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caldesia janaki-ammaliae has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
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Caldesia janaki-ammaliae is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division or stem cuttings. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Caldesia janaki-ammaliae
Caldesia janaki-ammaliae is native to India. It can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
Species in the Caldesia genus
Species in the Alismataceae family
Albidella nymphaeifolia, Albidella acanthocarpa, Albidella glandulosa, Albidella oligococca, Alisma bjorkqvistii, Alisma canaliculatum, Alisma gramineum, Alisma juzepczukii, Alisma lanceolatum, Alisma nanum, Alisma plantago-aquatica, Alisma rhicnocarpum, Alisma subcordatum, Alisma triviale, Alisma wahlenbergii, Alisma praecox, Alisma rariflorum, Alisma bjoerkqvistii, Astonia australiensis, Baldellia alpestris, Baldellia ranunculoides, Baldellia repens, Burnatia enneandra, Butomopsis latifolia, Caldesia grandis, Caldesia parnassifolia, Caldesia janaki-ammaliae, Caldesia plantago-aquatica, Damasonium alisma, Damasonium bourgaei, Damasonium californicum, Damasonium constrictum, Damasonium minus, Damasonium polyspermum, Echinodorus berteroi, Helanthium tenellum, Helanthium bolivianum, Helanthium zombiense, Hydrocleys martii, Hydrocleys mattogrossensis, Hydrocleys modesta, Hydrocleys nymphoides, Hydrocleys parviflora, Limnocharis laforestii, Limnocharis flava, Limnophyton obtusifolium, Limnophyton fluitans, Limnophyton angolense, Luronium natans, Ranalisma rostrata,
References
Ratna Guha (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guha' in the authors string.
Madhu Sudan Mondal (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.S.Mondal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77106820-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.