Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
guaranitica
ID:
355554

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 13: 251 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354886

Common Names

  • Janusia guaranitica
  • Guaranitica Janusia
  • Guaranitica Bush

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Synonyms

  • Janusia guaranitica glabrata Nied. [unknown]
  • Janusia guaranitica vulgaris Nied. [unknown]
  • Janusia prolixa Arechav. [unknown]
  • Janusia barbeyi Chodat [unknown]
  • Janusia guaranitica barbeyi (Chodat) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Aspicarpa guaranitica Hassl. [unknown]
  • Aspicarpa guaranitica discolor Hassl. [unknown]
  • Aspicarpa guaranitica vulgaris Hassl. [unknown]
  • Camarea discolor Griseb. [unknown]
  • Cryptolappa discolor (Griseb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gaudichaudia barbeyi Chodat [unknown]
  • Gaudichaudia discolor Griseb. [unknown]
  • Gaudichaudia guaranitica A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Janusia guaranitica sericans Nied. [unknown]

Description

Janusia guaranitica (also called 'Guarani 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 guaranitica 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 guaranitica 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 guaranitica 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 guaranitica should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Janusia guaranitica

Janusia guaranitica is native to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion in Brazil.

Janusia guaranitica FAQ

What are the common names of Janusia guaranitica?

Common names of Janusia guaranitica include Guaranitic Janusia, Guaranitic False Pimpernel, and Guaranitic False Pimpernel Grass.

What is the natural habitat of Janusia guaranitica?

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

What are the medicinal uses of Janusia guaranitica?

Janusia guaranitica 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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