Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
mediterranea
ID:
355558

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 15: 132 (1982):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354890

Common Names

  • Janusia mediterranea
  • Mediterranean Janusia
  • Mediterranean Bush

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Synonyms

  • Janusia muricata Griseb. [unknown]
  • Schwannia elegans A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Schwannia muricata A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Schwannia intermedia Turcz. [unknown]
  • Schwannia crassistipula A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Banisteria mediterranea Vell. [unknown]
  • Fimbriaria cujabensis Griseb. [unknown]
  • Fimbriaria elegans A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Fimbriaria muricata A.Juss. [unknown]

Description

Janusia mediterranea (also called 'Mediterranean 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 mediterranea 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 mediterranea 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 mediterranea 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 mediterranea should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Janusia mediterranea

Janusia mediterranea is native to the Mediterranean region.

Janusia mediterranea FAQ

What are the common names of Janusia mediterranea?

Common names of Janusia mediterranea include Mediterranean Janusia, Mediterranean False Pimpernel, and Mediterranean False Pimpernel Grass.

What is the natural habitat of Janusia mediterranea?

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

What are the medicinal uses of Janusia mediterranea?

Janusia mediterranea 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2331543: Based on the initial data import
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.