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Uses & Benefits
Joosia capitata is used primarily for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as its leaves are believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Joosia capitata has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Joosia capitata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Joosia capitata
Joosia capitata is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats of Karnataka.
Joosia capitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Joosia capitata?
Joosia capitata
What is the common name of Joosia capitata?
Capitata Joosia
What is the natural habitat of Joosia capitata?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Joosia genus
Joosia aequatoria,
Joosia dichotoma,
Joosia dielsiana,
Joosia longisepala,
Joosia macrocalyx,
Joosia obtusa,
Joosia oligantha,
Joosia panamensis,
Joosia pulcherrima,
Joosia standleyana,
Joosia ulei,
Joosia umbellifera,
Joosia antioquiana,
Joosia sericea,
Joosia loretensis,
Joosia frondosa,
Joosia confusa,
Joosia capitata,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,