Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nied.) W.R.Anderson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 15: 132 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354889
Common Names
- Janusia malmeana
- Malmeana Janusia
- Malmeana Bush
Synonyms
- Schwannia malmeana Nied. [unknown]
Description
Janusia malmeana (also called 'Malme's 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 malmeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Janusia malmeana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Janusia malmeana 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 malmeana should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Janusia malmeana
Janusia malmeana is native to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion in Brazil.
Janusia malmeana FAQ
What are the common names of Janusia malmeana?
Common names of Janusia malmeana include Malme's Janusia, Malme's False Pimpernel, and Malme's False Pimpernel Grass.
What is the natural habitat of Janusia malmeana?
Janusia malmeana is native to South America, and is found in wet, marshy areas.
What are the medicinal uses of Janusia malmeana?
Janusia malmeana has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
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,