Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
355559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
ksu

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Zoe 5: 203 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354891

Common Names

  • Janusia mexicana
  • Mexican Janusia
  • Mexican Bush

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Description

Janusia mexicana (also called 'Mexican 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 mexicana 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 mexicana 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 mexicana 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 mexicana should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Janusia mexicana

Janusia mexicana is native to Mexico.

Janusia mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Janusia mexicana?

Janusia mexicana

What is the common name of Janusia mexicana?

Mexican Janusia

What is the natural habitat of Janusia mexicana?

Tropical rainforests and moist forests

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,