Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
caudata
ID:
355550

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(1): 103 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354882

Common Names

  • Janusia caudata
  • Tailed Janusia
  • Caudate Janusia

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Synonyms

  • Schwannia caudata A.Juss. [unknown]

Description

Janusia caudata (also called 'Tailed Janusia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is found in moist, subtropical, and montane forests, usually at altitudes of 500-1500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Janusia caudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Janusia caudata is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, green stems and small, yellow-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Janusia caudata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Janusia caudata should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Janusia caudata

Janusia caudata is found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Janusia caudata FAQ

What are the common names of Janusia caudata?

Common names of Janusia caudata include Caudate Janusia, Caudate False Pimpernel, and Caudate False Pimpernel Grass.

What is the natural habitat of Janusia caudata?

Janusia caudata is native to South America, and is found in wet, marshy areas.

What are the medicinal uses of Janusia caudata?

Janusia caudata has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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