Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyscias
ID:
354551

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 28: 44 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353883



Common Names

  • Johrenia Polyscias
  • Polyscias' Johrenia
  • Johrenia Polyscias


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Description

Johrenia polyscias (also called 'Polyscias Johrenia' or 'Polyscias Johrenias', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Brazil and found in wet forests, often near streams. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1.5 m tall, with elliptic, opposite leaves and white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Johrenia polyscias is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Johrenia polyscias has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Johrenia polyscias is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks to encourage growth.

Where to Find Johrenia polyscias

Johrenia polyscias can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Johrenia polyscias FAQ

What is the scientific name of Johrenia polyscias?

Johrenia polyscias

What is the common name of Johrenia polyscias?

Polyscias Johrenia

What is the natural habitat of Johrenia polyscias?

Woodlands, scrub, and grasslands

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,