Janusia gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1077043
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
tro
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 37 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076381
Common Names
- Graceful Janusia
- Janusia gracilis
- Janusia gracilis var. gracilis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Janusia gracilis (also called Gracile Janusia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Janusia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Janusia gracilis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Janusia gracilis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Janusia gracilis
Janusia gracilis is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and northern parts of the country.
Species in the Janusia genus
Janusia scandens, Janusia caudata, Janusia christianeae, Janusia guaranitica, Janusia hexandra, Janusia malmeana, Janusia mediterranea, Janusia mexicana, Janusia gracilis, Janusia occhionii, Janusia prancei, Janusia anisandra, Janusia californica, Janusia janusioides, Janusia lindmanii, Janusia linearis, Janusia schwannioides, Janusia amazonica, Janusia paraensis, Janusia diminuta,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19500776: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.