Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
355523

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dubard & Dop) Arènes

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 11: 84 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354855

Common Names

  • Janusia scandens
  • Climbing Janusia
  • Climbing-stemmed Janusia

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Synonyms

  • Cottsia scandens Dubard & Dop [unknown]

Description

Janusia scandens (also called Climbing Janusia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family. It is native to the temperate rainforests of Chile and Argentina, and is found in the moist, shady habitats of the Andes Mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Janusia scandens 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

Janusia scandens has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Janusia scandens is a tropical plant native to Central America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Janusia scandens

Janusia scandens is found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Janusia scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Janusia scandens?

Janusia scandens

What is the natural habitat of Janusia scandens?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What is the average size of Janusia scandens?

The average size is about 1-2 m

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

Marcel Dubard (1873-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dubard' in the authors string.
Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.
Paul Dop (1876-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dop' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:556972-1: Based on the initial data import